Salinas Valley Health

Tech Assistant I

Salinas Valley Health  •  $58k - $72k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department

Imaging Administration

Under supervision of the Tech Assistant Supervisor, uses the PACS system to transmit and print/burn CD’S of patient imaging studies, transports and assists patients, assists in lifting and moving patients, filing x-ray jackets. Performs routine clerical functions such as: Registering and pre-registering patients, appointment confirmations, answering phones, inputting patient data into computer system, prepares patient charts for procedures, provide necessary consents and questionnaires for patients, performs limited scheduling. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the department. Performs any combination of the following duties depending on the area of assignment and performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a high school education or GED.

Licensure: Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards. New hires and transfers have up to 6 months from date of hire/transfer to obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification and must remain continually current.

Experience: One (1) to two (2) years of recent experience is preferred. Medical terminology is strongly preferred.

Department Specific Duties:

  • Uses the PACS system to transmit and print/burn CD’s of patient imaging studies.
  • May assist patients by lifting and moving them off and on the procedural surfaces and prepares patients for procedures.
  • Assists technologists with PACS, room cleaning and patient prep.
  • May transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher or assisted walking.
  • Registers/pre-registers patients for procedures and exams. Pre-logs patients.
  • Enters exams into computer system.
  • Reviews orders for the following day and verify order coincides with exam scheduled.
  • Greets, identifies and confirms exam with patient. Confirms patient appointments.
  • Schedules patient exams as needed. Answers all telephone calls promptly and courteously using script when provided.
  • Digitizes films and sends images to PACS. Performs miscellaneous duties such as filing of x-ray jackets, print/burn CD’s for patient imaging studies.
  • Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate of the age of the patient.
  • Assists physicians with viewing images on PACS system.
  • Records all subpoenas, legal documentation for the Radiology Department.
  • Prepares current days’ schedule.
  • Prepares patient charts for Interventional procedures, provides necessary consents and questionnaire for patients. Scans in signed MD orders.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Range: The hourly rate for this position is $28.79 -$36.49. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Job Specifications:

  • Union: NUHW
  • Work Shift: Evening Shift
  • FTE: 1.0
  • Scheduled Hours: 40

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Salinas Valley Health

About Salinas Valley Health

Salinas Valley Health exists to help our community rise through good health. Founded in 1953 as Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, today we serve individuals and families throughout the Salinas Valley, the Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the-art technology to improve individual and community health and well-being.

Our 263-bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,400 staff. In 2021, we achieved ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction that a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing excellence. Earning this Magnet® designation reaffirms our steadfast commitment to nursing excellence and quality patient care. Our focus on Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Stroke Center is led by 322 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care.

To enhance and expand the reach of our care, we strategically partner with larger research and metro hospitals such as Stanford. In addition, we are part of a network of urgent care and surgery centers, the only Perinatal Diagnostic Center in the region and an Emergency Department that provides care to more than 6,300 patients every year.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Salinas, California
Year Founded
1953
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