ABOUT NCH
NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.
NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.
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JOB SUMMARY
The Technical Assistant is responsible for assisting with all aspects of diagnostic imaging under the direction of a licensed provider.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned.
· Full understanding of HIS, RIS, PACS, to include ordering, monitoring worklists, and completing exams in Epic.
· Preparing the PACS with prior exams from offsite storage or outside CD’s and acquiring outside films, when necessary, as well as any and all related prior reports.
· Full understanding of maintaining exams in PACS, including editing, copying, and restoring from archive.
· Burn CD’s or film cases and route them to the proper physicians as needed.
· Transports patients to and from patient care area/waiting room to the Radiology Department.
· Complies with safety requirements and resolves problems relating to the delivery of patients, supplies, and equipment.
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· Aids the Technologist in all aspects of patient care. Ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs.
· Answers phone and phone messages. Routes callers appropriately or provides information requested.
· Scans paperwork when appropriate to include physician orders, consent, and history forms. Routes paperwork to appropriate technologist and/or physician.
· Understands proper positioning of patient on table and transferring patients to and from exam table.
· Interviews patients for history, obtains patient signature when applicable, explains exams and assists patients.
· Identifies all patients using two patient identifiers (name and birth date).
· Collecting and documenting patient history including current medications, allergies, symptoms, height, weight, blood pressure, etc.
· Makes pre-procedure and post-procedure calls to patients as needed.
· Full understanding of scheduling and rescheduling exams.
· Obtains physicians orders as needed for patient exams and procedures.
· Adheres to Universal Precautions and maintains Radiation Safety by using personal protective devices and proper shielding adhering to federal and state guidelines.
· Follows safety protocols and policies.
· Maintains proper stock of medical supplies and linens.
· Full understanding of all radiologist dictation validation systems and processes to request addendums and reviews.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
· Minimum of High School or GED required.
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
· Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.
