SAHS Technical Assistant

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Schedule 8 AM -4:30 PM Monday -Thursday 7 AM -3:30 PM Friday The SAHS Imaging Technical Assistant is responsible for biopsy assistance, ordering of supplies, managing physician orders and assisting our Breast Coordinator. Additional duties may include scheduling services and exam instructions for patients and physician offices. Maintains patient flow in productive, organized, and timely manner. Assures accurate clerical documentation of patient information and exam data. Provides safe and comfortable transportation for patients of all ages. Provides effective internal and external patient communication consistent with age and mental capacity.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. At hire, Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required. (ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS) A minimum of one year of patient care experience, or accepted into a Radiology Program, or customer related field is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric as applicable). Revenue Management: ensure the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients. Transports and prepares patients maintaining patient comfort, dignity, and changing medical needs. Keeps patient history current by accurate data entry of exams and other patient history as defined by protocol manual, and on-going software training. Schedules and co-ordinates all events surrounding the successful completion of a patient exam. Coordinates inpatient imaging services with the imaging modality. Prepares next day’s schedule to reassure patient is screened and prepped for next day exam. Maintains knowledge of equipment and supplies to reassure the CT technologists are able to perform their job efficiently and safely. Responds to patient care according to medical center's policies and procedures for patient care including, but not limited to, Code Blue Preparedness, Universal Precautions, Radiation Safety Support and CPR. Monitors multi-modality worklist and coordinates on call teams for after hour exams. Covers other positions within medical imaging areas as appropriate; to include modality assistance, file room responsibilities, and Radiologist liaison. Demonstrates ability to efficiently organise work and maintain a high level of accuracy and productivity. Demonstrated leadership skills, independent problem solving, and decision-making abilities and can use critical thinking skills. Demonstrates excellent professional interaction skills with patients and staff. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr Trinity Health