Clinical Assistant II - TGH Imaging Parsons

Responsible for administrative as well as clinical tasks. Assists in preparing the patient and the room for procedures under the direction of the technologist or radiologist. Takes patient history, explains procedure, give out contrast, injections and place IVs for contrast injections.

• Calls patients to confirm appointments and performs a pre-screening interview with the patient before their appointment date.
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and records information in patients’ file.
• Prepares patient for exam (changing into gown, removing all metal).
• Prepares treatment room for examination.
• Prepares trays for exams.
• Gives contrast, injections and assists with IV when needed.
• Seeks past images for patients who have them or are needed
• Call reports to the referring physician’s office, when requested.
• Stock/order supplies, fax reports, and any other duties that may be assigned daily.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

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  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified M.A. preferred.
• IV certification preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of one-year work experience in public contact job, preferably service related.
• Knowledge of health care field and radiology.
• Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to radiology.
• Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families before exam can be conducted.
• Skill in completing job functions in a timely manner.
• Skill in using computer and medical records software and RIS/PACS competently to process patient images and department information.
• Skill in multitasking at a high volume/high stress level.
• Ability to communicate clearly in person and over the phone to establish/maintain cooperative relationships with patients, families, physicians and other staff.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, outside referring physician offices, patients, co-workers, and management.