Medical Imaging Assistant | Rapid City Hospital

Job description

Current Employees: If you are a current Monument Health employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career" icon on your homepage. Primary Location Rapid City, SD USA Department RCH MIS Ultrasound Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 Starting Pay Rate Range $16.32 - $18.76 (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.) Job Summary Medical Imaging Assistants performs a wide variety of complex clerical duties. Coordinates a multitude of office procedures. Expedites the efficient function of all areas within the department. Facilitates ongoing communication within the department, with other hospitals departments, and the general public. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include: *Supportive work culture *Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage *Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account *Instant pay is available for qualifying positions *Paid Time Off Accrual Bank *Opportunities for growth and advancement *Tuition assistance/reimbursement *Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions *Flexible scheduling Job Description Essential Functions: Assesses the procedure to be performed and the patient’s age and overall physical and mental condition before deciding mode of transportation. Utilizes the appropriate mode of transportation, avoiding unnecessary lifting and possible patient distress; ensures the patient’s safety and comfort. Assists patients in getting ready for exam; changes patients into hospital gown as needed. Assists in scheduling patient exams. Assists with department workflow by escorting patients to and from scanners and other areas as needed. Assures flow of patients by prioritizing exams, greeting patients and letting techs know that they have arrived. Explains delays if they occur. Coordinates a multitude of exam requests for all areas within the department; maintains continuity within the department. Informs appropriate department when a patient has waited 15 minutes beyond their scheduled appointment time. Informs patients of any delays in the schedule for their procedure. Performs general office duties, as needed, to expedite workflow (e.g., answering the telephones, assisting in jacket retrieval, readying films and paperwork, processing patient orders, and/or operating office equipment). All other duties as assigned. Additional Requirements Preferred: Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies Experience - 1+ years of Clerical Experience; 1+ years of Medical Terminology Experience Scheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department. Physical Requirements: Heavy work - exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances. Job Category Diagnostics Job Family Radiology Support Shift Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department Employee Type PRN 10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc. Make a difference . Every day. Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.