Pay Type Hourly State: VA City: Roanoke Area of Interest: Technologist Full-Time or Part-Time: Temporary/PRN Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-exempt Job Summary
RAYUS Radiology, formerly Center for Diagnostic Imaging and Insight Imaging, is looking for a Technologists Assistant to join our team. We are challenging the status quo by shining light on radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. Come join us and shine brighter together! This is a dual role position, some shifts you will be scheduled as a technologist assistant and some will be scheduled as a front office associate. As a Technologists Assistant, you will provides assistance to technologists in areas that allow technologist to maintain an on-time schedule and run the scanning area in an orderly fashion. As a Front Office Associate, you will provide services to patients and referring professionals by answering phones, cheerfully greeting and registering patients along with performing other duties as assigned. This position is per diem, generally working Evenings & Weekends.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(40%) Technologist Assistance
• Monitors MRI, CT, arthrogram and x-ray schedules
• Adjusts patients schedule when necessary and keeping all techs informed of any changes
• Greets and escorts patients to changing room; briefly explains procedure
• Prepares patient jackets and compiles films putting them together in appropriate jacket according to date and number
• Assists technologists in room set up between patients, including putting proper coil on table, putting previous coil away and changing table sheet
• Helps the technologist stay on time by having the next patient ready before the current patient is ready to get off the table
• Restores and networks all previous exams for next day's returning patients
(10%) Cleaning & Organization
• Stocks and cleans work and control areas and MRI room(s)
• Ensures that all MRI patient areas are stocked and organized in a neat and tidy manner
• Cleans and stocks patient prep room and patient restroom
• Stocks linen and empties laundry at the end of the night
• Organizes and cleans supply closet and computer rooms
• Organizes radiologist reading area after radiologist has left for the day
• Checks with MRI technologists, Medical Records and/or Front Office for additional duties as needed
(40%) Registration & Scheduling
• Greets and checks-in patients scheduled for imaging services; registers demographic information and processes payment plans and copays
• Answers phones and handles calls in an efficient and friendly manner
• Fields calls appropriately for center associates
• Acts as liaison between technologists and the patients waiting for exams and relays messages regarding scanner status and other clinic information
• Follows-up on any unread exams
• Maintains front office lobby area by straightening magazines, organizing coffee supplies and assisting with general office clean up
• Orders office supplies as needed
• Maintains supply of patient information sheets
• Pushes imaging via electronic interfaces
• Completes confirmation calls and provides preparation instructions to patients
• Faxes reports, billing information, and medical release forms as requested
• Schedules patients and enters orders
• Maintains an up-to-date and accurate database on all current and potential referring physicians
• Accurately maintains patient records within radiology information system (RIS)
• Assists with arranging interpreter services, transportation and hotel accommodations for patients when appropriate
• Maintains accurate pending-scheduling list
• Checks all exams for pre-certification with patient's insurance company
• Handles release of information requests for patients, referring offices, other medical facilities, attorneys & insurance companies following company guidelines
• Uses knowledge of insurance carriers (example Medicare) and procedures that require waivers to obtain authorization if needed prior to appointment
(10%) Performs other duties as assigned
Remote Position No Status Temporary/PRN Requirements
Required:
• High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred:
• Enrollment in current radiologic technologist program or other health program
RAYUS is committed to delivering clinical excellence in communities across the U.S., driven by our passion for and superior service to referring providers and patients. RAYUS Radiology is built on our brilliant medicine, brilliant team, brilliant technology and services - all to provide the highest level of patient care possible.
We bring brilliance to health and wellness. Join our team and shine the light on Radiology Services!
RAYUS Radiology is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled
Location City Roanoke Location State Virginia