Radiology Assistant Imaging Department

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

C/P-BUMCP Gen Rad-Clinic

Work Shift:

Varied

Job Category:

Clinical Care

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Come be a part of the future of Medical imaging. BUMCP is the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix primary training, research and clinical site. We host Medical Student and non-radiology Resident/Fellow teaching. Medical Imaging has Numerous Clinical trials and research projects. Banner System-wide technologist training program is offered at this facility.

This is a non-clinical support role that works closely with our diagnostic radiologists to facilitate daily workflow operations. Responsibilities include assigning imaging studies to radiologists for interpretation, answering phone calls from inpatient units and imaging modalities, connecting radiologists with ordering providers, paging physicians, and providing administrative support as needed. There is no direct patient interaction. Staff workstations are located within a quiet, dimly lit reading room to support the radiologists' workflow.

The employee will work alongside two Reading Room Assistants (RRAs). Primary duties include, but are not limited to, coordinating communication between radiologists and providers, assigning imaging studies for review, answering department phone calls, collaborating with technologists and other Medical Imaging team members, and maintaining departmental data and tracking tools using Excel spreadsheets.

Shift Requirement: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM-5:30 PM (flexible). Evening & weekend shift coverage may be required (Weekday Evenings: 2:00PM-10:30 PM and Weekend: 7:30AM-4:00 PM).

Banner University Medical Group is our nonprofit faculty practice plan associated with the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine in Phoenix and Tucson. Our 1,100-plus clinicians provide primary and specialty care to patients at highly ranked Banner - University Medical Centers and dozens of clinics while providing mentorship to more than 1,200 residents and fellows. Our practice values and encourages the three-part mission of academic medicine: research, education and excellent patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for maintaining order in the radiology reading room in order to facilitate the timely and efficient review and report dictation by the radiologist. Continually prioritizes the radiologist's workload making sure that emergency exams take precedence and ensuring that the radiologist has minimal disruptions in order to continually read films. Responds to pages, phone calls and keeps disruptions to a minimum. Maintains strict confidentiality of patient information and ensures that company policies and procedures are continually adhered to.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Ensures that all current and previous studies are loaded and linked for electronic reading including the digitizing and loading of outside films onto the radiologist's workstation.

2. Ensures radiologist has all paperwork needed for each exam, including previous reports, history sheets, temp reports, contrast forms and worksheets. Appropriately prioritizes exams for radiologist.

3. Reviews exam and history forms for thoroughness and accuracy prior to presentation to the radiologist in order to not impede case flow.

4. Process/follow-up on paperwork after dictation by radiologist. Facilitate physician contact when discussion of critical values is required by radiologist. Fax reports as requested.

5. Monitors physician report queues, adjusts radiologist's workload as necessary, and assist radiologist in signing reports in a timely manner. Hand out plain films for reading as required.

6. Utilizes and maintains efficiency on several computer applications as needed in order to assist the radiologist in attaining optimal daily workflow.

7. This position assists in the operations of the medical imaging department. Internal customers: All levels of medical imaging and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Knowledge of basic medical terminology and human anatomy required. Proficiency in keyboarding and computer, multi-line phone system skills required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
One (1) year previous experience in a hospital or Radiology environment, or equivalent experience preferred. The ability to distinguish between various types of medical imaging exams and previous PACS experience preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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