Tech Aide at Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient transport, Medical records management, Multi-tasking, Communication, Organizational skills, Computer literacy, Data entry, Customer service, HIPAA compliance, Safety protocols, Attention to detail, Teamwork, Scheduling, Disinfection, Medical terminology

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

SUMMARY: Assist department in the general duties performed daily in the department. Transport patients from the front desk, gives patients directions for exam, fills out paper work for procedures and chaperons exams when necessary. Energetic and self-motivated. Work in fast-paced environment preparing patients for tests. Must be detail oriented, have ability to multi-task along with good communication and organizational skills and ability to follow instructions. Must be able to spend a majority of time on feet with a considerable amount of walking and able to carry medical records and transport patients. Will access computer when necessary to scan and verify appointment times for patients. May perform other job related duties as necessary for the efficient operation of SDMI. JOB DUTIES: · Escort patients (by walking or wheelchair) from admitting area to waiting room. Get them changed, give them paperwork and when applicable, prescreen (questions for CT) and start drinking. · Any employee who discovers, is directly involved in or is responding to an event/occurrence/risk is required to complete or direct the completion of an occurrence report within 24 hours of event/occurrence/risk. · My job performance, including current competencies will be reviewed by my supervisor on a periodic basis. If my job performance/ current competencies are not (or continue to not be) at required level this could result in additional training and/or disciplinary action. · Log in patient on schedule. · Check for referral and disperse paperwork in Tech Area. · Scan paperwork. · Take patients (by walking or wheelchair) to other departments if having additional tests along with correct paperwork; make copies of paperwork where applicable. · Print out schedule and paperwork in advanced. Paperwork must be checked 2 days in advance. · Make phone calls to confirm next day’s appointment. · Order forms and office supplies when needed; follow-up on forms order until received. · Keep waiting rooms and changing rooms neat; pick-up gowns, etc. · Assist techs with patients when needed; getting on & off table, escorting back to waiting room, getting wheelchair if patient needs assistance. · Help patients that need to reschedule and escorting back to admitting if refund is due. · Shred on daily basis if possible. · Escorting patients in SDMI wheelchair to front, sometimes to front curb and/or handicap parking. · Put in request to File Room to obtain reports and/or films from other facilities for Techs. · Oral communication skills, ability to give concise instructions and information to the patient and visitors, and ability to communicate with people of various backgrounds and education levels under direction of Technologist and/or Radiologist. · Patience, tact and courtesy to handle patients, visitors and doctors in an appropriate manner. · Effectively use of telephone and computer systems/programs. · Exhibit knowledge and understanding of exams performed in assigned modality and the ability to explain as needed to the patient. · Notify Technologist of any information relating to patient and or their inappropriate care. MINIMUM SKILLS, ABILITY AND REQUIREMENTS: · Must be a High school graduate or equivalent. Previous medical experience preferred. · Submit retypes form when necessary. · Skill in organizing time to accommodate changes in workload and assignments in order to complete tasks in a timely manner. · Skill to pay attention to details and accuracy in completing tasks. · Utilizes supplies and equipment effectively, as well as cleaning and disinfecting. · Respond positively to changes in assignments and priorities. · Work as an effective team member with co-workers and other personnel. · Able to identify hazardous material in immediate work area. · Must know fire and evacuation plan and electrical safety. · Comply with Universal Protection standards. · Understand which exam requires allergy information/consents and stickers. · Willingly participate in cross-training activities within the department for own professional growth in order to contribute to the overall function of SDMI. · Assume responsibility for updating knowledge of current SDMI department policies and procedures, protocol and practices. · Demonstrate punctuality by reporting to work on time/satisfactory attendance record that complies with SDMI attendance policy. · Take full responsibility for all functions within job description and assures that all functions are completed before leaving SDMI at the end of the shift. Communicate effectively when follow up is needed. · Know and follows all SDMI safety, radiation and evacuation guidelines, policies and procedures. · Other duties as assigned. All Employees agree to comply with all privacy and security standards as set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as outlined by my employer. I will make every effort to protect our patient’s health information and confidentiality as well as abide by all aspect of Public Law 104-191. I will treat all information received in the course of my employment with SDMI, which relates to the patients of the provider, as confidential and privileged information and will not disclose information regarding SDMI’s patients to any person or entity, other than as necessary to perform my job, and as permitted under SDMI’s HIPAA policies. I will safeguard my computer password and will not post it in a public place, such as the computer monitor or a place where it will be easily lost, such as on my nametag. (initials _____) THE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE POSITION REFLECT THE MAJOR DUTIES CONSIDERED NECESSARY TO DESCRIBE PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSTION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A DETAILED DESCRIPTION N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) Physical Abilities Lift/ Carry Stand C (Constantly) 10 lbs or less C (Constantly) Walk F (Frequently) 11-20 lbs C (Constantly) Sit O (Occasionally) 21-50 lbs C (Constantly) Handling/Fingering F (Frequently) 51-100 lbs O (Occasionally) Reach Outward F (Frequently) Over 100 lbs O (Occasionally) Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally) Push / Pull Climb O (Occasionally) 12 lbs or less C (Constantly) Crawl O (Occasionally) 13-25 lbs C (Constantly) Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally) 26-40 lbs O (Occasionally) Bend O (Occasionally) 41-100 lbs O (Occasionally) STEINBERG DIAGNOTIC MEDICAL IMAGING EXPRESSLY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE, MODIFY OR AMEND THE POSITION DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS AT ANY TIME. I acknowledge and understand that: Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind, and that my employment is at-will. The job description provides a general summary of the position in which I am employed, that the contents of this job description are job requirements and, at this time, I know of no limitations which would prevent me from performing these functions with or without accommodation. I further understand that it is my responsibility to inform my supervisor at any time that I am unable to perform these functions. Job duties, tasks, work hours and work requirements may be changed at any time. Acceptable job performance includes completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging. I must pass a background check and have no CMS disqualifying events. I have read and understand this job description. Print Employee Name: ______________________ Employee Signature: ______________________ Date: ______________________

Responsibilities

The Tech Aide is responsible for transporting patients, preparing exam rooms, and managing medical paperwork to ensure efficient department operations. They also assist technologists with patient care and maintain a clean, organized environment.