Imaging Assistant

Job Opportunity Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Assist patients, physicians, customers and caregivers in an accurate, organized manner. Serves as the initial contact with patients arriving for Imaging Services. Essential Duties: Greet patients and obtain pertinent patient demographic/insurance information for registration to process orders for patient exams. Respond to inquiries concerning the activities and operation of department by referring to established policies and procedures. Answer all incoming phone calls. Copy films from PACS for referring physicians and patient pick up. Provide support and assistance to the Radiologists to streamline workflow in an electronic environment that facilitates rapid turnaround of interpretation results. Operate various standard office equipment such as photocopier, fax, computer and tube system. Use of computer/specified computer programs, to obtain department reports. Fix patient files in PACS System (demographics with correct images). Distribute and call radiology preliminary results to ED, Critical Care and Nursing Units and referring physicians. Assist with the completion of studies on the Incomplete Worklist, by checking in patient's study, correcting demographic errors and coordinating physician interpretation of study. Obtain patient information, lab results, prior images for Radiologist review prior to scheduling biopsy procedures. Schedule MRI exams ordered for inpatients Assisting technologists with various duties such as transporting and moving patients and identifying images for processing. Responsible to Ultrasound, Okemos, Sparrow Health Center Lansing and Mammography duties as assigned for relief during vacations, sick calls, etc. Job Requirements General Requirements: None Work Experience: Preferred - Knowledge of medical terminology as would normally be obtained through successful completion of a medical terminology course preferred. Education: High School Diploma or GED Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Adept with customer service. Ability to work at multiple locations. Effective communication skills to interact with diverse populations. Ability to perform duties in stressful situations. University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Job Family: Administrative/Clerical Requirements: Shift: Evenings Degree Type / Education Level: High School / GED Status: Part-time Non-Benefit Eligible Facility: Sparrow Hospital Experience Level: New Grad