Radiology Assistant - YH Radiography - PRN

PRN (As Needed)

Every Sat/Sun 11a-7p

General Summary

Provides clerical support including, but not limited to scheduling, checking in patients, insurance verifications/authorization, and collecting payments. In addition, the Radiology Assistant will assist with laboratory and electrocardiogram services as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Admits all patients into computer while verifying all patient demographic, explaining forms and obtaining necessary signatures including patient/legal representative signatures. Confirms authorization requirements.
• Verify accuracy of the patient's personal and insurance information, obtaining copies of insurance cards and all necessary forms.
• Pre-register patients for exams.
• Works Unverified Report, Delinquent Billing Report by Error, and/or Incomplete MSP Report as directed by Radiology Management.
• Assures the accuracy with registration QA is at 95%.
• Completes all paperwork, lab, EKG and/or imaging, documenting all necessary information for each section.
• Schedules patients, verifying preps and assuring patient's understanding. Interacts professionally with the technologists to coordinate requests.
• Ensures all requirements are met for a proper order.
• Process payments when necessary and issue receipts.
• Minimizes in/out time.
• Assist technologist with paperwork; documenting histories and procedure documentation.
• Prepares appropriate contrast dosage.
• Reload laser camera as needed.
• Ensure cassettes are returned to correct locations.
• Locate Master jackets, all films and subfolders as requested.
• Processes film loan requests, completing all steps on each loan.
• Ability to successfully merge and transfer films.
• Able to hang films according to radiologist's preference.
• Ensure the accuracy of POS payment collections.
• Properly identifies patient using name and DOB.
• Follows the facilities infection control practices without fail.
• Enters all data into computer prior to delivery to the lab for testing.
• Observes laboratory protocol regarding transport, temperature and time requirements for specimens.
• Operates and maintains daily records for laboratory equipment.
• Disinfects patient collection site and draws specimens into appropriate tubes, with sufficient volumes per departmental procedure.
• Sends all pediatric venipuncture to the Norman Drive facility. Initiates communication with Education staff to resolve issues.
• Enters required data into the system and generates complete paperwork.
• Explains procedure to our patients in a competent caring manner.
• Acquires and processes a quality tracing.
• Assures the tracing is properly processed for interpretation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Must be a student targeting a medical imaging pathway

Work Experience:

• On the job training provided Required

Licenses:

• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to use radiology information systems, radiographic/fluoroscopic equipment, paging system copier, beeper, personal computer, fax.