MyMichigan Health · 4 days ago
Imaging Assistant
Midland, MI
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expMyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization seeking an Imaging Assistant to provide support for both technical and nursing staff in imaging procedures. The role involves assisting with patient care, performing patient registration, and educating physician offices on scheduling and insurance issues.
Health CareHospital
Responsibilities
Performs patient registration responsibilities, including insurance verification, pre-certification and obtaining necessary signatures and authorizations for billing and release of medical information according to established procedure. Handle difficult situations that arise with the scheduling and registration process so that patients and referring physicians are satisfied with the outcome. Follows scheduling guidelines so that the patient flow daily is as smooth as possible
Provides education and training to physician offices and patient service specialists on scheduling/registration and insurance related issues regarding orders sent to the department
Transport patient to imaging procedure room and position on table, assist with patient during procedure as necessary. Assists with need of patient while in the department, including distribution of meals and assisting patients to and from restroom
On completion of procedure, move patient to staging area, discontinue I.V., and document any necessary clinical information in Radiology Information System. Assist in preparing imaging procedure room for next case by cleaning, changing linen and returning moveable equipment to proper storage location. Stage patients for imaging procedures: greet patients, if necessary have patient change into hospital gown, complete any clinical documentation, start I.V. when necessary
Assist the nursing staff with schedule and verifying patients on a daily basis with the nursing radiology schedule
Assist nursing and technical staff during invasive procedures
Must diligently observe cardiac monitors, interpret heart rate and rhythm with accuracy, obtain baseline strips, recognize and report arrhythmias, record additional strips throughout shift as needed
Identifies any changes in a cardiac pattern and any life-threatening dysrhythmias and notifies the appropriate Registered Nurse within an appropriate time frame
Maintains stock for department
Maintains temperature log
Transport patients to and from imaging department
Qualification
Required
One to two years of experience in a clinical setting is required
Excellent communication skills, ability to work under pressure and time management skills required
Mandatory tuberculosis (TB) testing must be done as required
Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan
Must diligently observe cardiac monitors, interpret heart rate and rhythm with accuracy, obtain baseline strips, recognize and report arrhythmias, record additional strips throughout shift as needed
Identifies any changes in a cardiac pattern and any life-threatening dysrhythmias and notifies the appropriate Registered Nurse within an appropriate time frame
Must successfully pass dysrhythmia testing with an 80% score or higher during pre-employment process
MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows
BLS: Basic Life Support
Education: HIGH
Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer
Preferred
College medical terminology course preferred
Three to four years experience in a clinical setting is preferred
I.V. set up skills preferred
Company
MyMichigan Health
MyMichigan Health is a a non-profit healthcare company.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Lydia Watson
Chief Executive Officer
Bryan Cross
Chief Operating Officer
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