Tech Assistant

Description

• Call patients from lobby & escort them to exam room or dressing room and give proper dressing instructions. Assist patient if needed.
• Verify the order, patient demographics, exam, and referring physician with patient and verify all information is correct in ROYAL. Correct any discrepancies if needed prior to starting exam.
• Obtain patient history before exam and relay to technologist. Advise technologist of any concerns.
• Verify LMP's and perform pregnancy test as needed.
• Start IV's on patients prior to exam, as needed.
• Prepare contrast and obtain labs as needed.
• Assist with room set up and clean room after exams.
• Escort patients to and from scan room.
• Keep MR/CT rooms stocked with supplies. Monitor inventory and notify technologist/manager if supplies are needed.
• Submit a formal request to medical records to obtain previous reports from other medical facilities.
• Answer MR/CT calls and route calls to proper areas or take a message.
• Monitor schedule and notify technologist of any changes. Reschedule patients if needed.
• HOURS: Position requires schedule flexibility to include mornings, evenings and weekends shifts.
• Must be willing to travel to other Radiology Associates facilities

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Computer literate with 10 key by touch
• Knowledgeable of insurance
• Radiology experience preferred or can substitute 2-3 years in physicians office experience
• Phlebotomy experience strongly preferred
• Travel to different facilities required