Overview

We are seeking an Imaging Tech Assistant to join us and support the imaging department at the University of Minnesota Medical Center (East Bank)! This person will assist patients in preparation for their imaging exams and assist technologists in day-to-day functions. Ensure patient exams have clear, signed orders prior to scheduling. Works closely with other departments (Emergency Department, Med Surg/ICU, OB, Clinics, etc.) with miscellaneous tasks and services to provide best practices and top service to our internal and external customers.

About Fairview

Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies, and benefit management services.

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Responsibilities Job Description

Patient care

Assists the technologist in the preparation of patient for radiology procedures as needed

Ensures patient safety and emergency preparedness

Documents patient information

Assists Technologist in the Imaging modalities area as needed with scheduling, checking in and patient care needs

Practices proper identification of all patient information

Rooms and supplies

Assists in the cleaning, maintenance, stocking and preparation of rooms ensures that supplies are ordered and maintained

Adheres to radiology polices and infection control standards

Radiology Information System

Navigates PACS, EMR and Radiant with ease

Schedules/Checks in/arrives patients for their imaging appointments

Utilizes Imaging Work Queue

Scans documents into the EMR

Sends and retrieves information throughout the hospital.

Assists with daily application and system needs as necessary

Acts as a patient care representative

Greets and prepares patients for imaging exams

Assists in positioning patients for Radiological Examinations, excluding holding during imaging acquisition

Transports imaging patients occasionally as needed for efficiency purposes

Qualifications

Required

Radiology Technology student or Imaging experience in specific modality or Nursing Assistant

Radiation Safety trained.

EEO Statement

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status