Radiologic Technologist Assistant

Location and Details Location: Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Worker Type: PRN Work Shift: As Needed (United States of America) Position Highlights Must be a Radiology student who has been accepted into the Avera Sacred Heart Radiology program. Brief Overview Responsible for providing clerical and receptionist services fully utilizing multiple computer programs for the Imaging Department. Provides support to technologists by assisting with radiographic exams and documentation, transporting patients, preparing for radiologist visits, and stocking work areas. What you will do Perform clerical/reception duties including answering phones, operating paging system, assisting physicians and radiologists, greeting arriving patients, filing, and processing requisitions/orders. Organize and maintain files, records, and logs. Deliver and retrieve films from storage. Observe patients while technologists leave immediate area for short periods of time. Assist clinical personnel transferring patients to or from beds or chairs, wheelchairs or stretchers. Assist medical records reconciliation of signed orders to performed exams. Contact patients prior to scheduled day of service to provide exam information, anticipated length of time needed in the department, and answer questions the patient may have. Refer questions to technologist when appropriate. Pre-authorize scheduled patient exams appropriately and in a timely manner. Assist with staff/student on-the-job training and orientation. Follow specific procedures for creating and dispatching CDs/copies to appropriate parties. Assist technologist in fluoroscopic, diagnostic, nuclear medicine and other satellite areas of radiology. Assist the technologist in positioning patients for mammograms, general radiographic exams and portable radiographs. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience Some College. Enrolled as a full‑time student in an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and be in preparation to be verified and registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Equal Opportunity Statement Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr