Medical Imaging Assistant - Imaging CAT Scan - PRN

Christus Health hiring for Medical Imaging Assistant - Imaging CAT Scan - PRN jobs in Corpus Christi, TX, US

Summary:

Medical Imaging Assistant is responsible for a wide variety of duties associated with PACS and front desk receptionist areas. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organizations mission, values, and culture.

Medical Imaging Assistant will be utilized to help CT Techs in areas where we are struggling to find coverage.

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi-Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area and the only Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.

• The Pavilion and the Critical Care Center house a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites.
• A teaching facility, in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College of Medicine
• Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team

The Shoreline campus is a premiere facility housing many of the region’s most vital and renowned programs such as a Primary Stroke Center, nationally accredited Cancer Center and a nationally recognized Chest Pain Center. The Pavilion at CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi-Shoreline houses the CHRISTUS Spohn Heart Network, which was recently recognized as one of the top 100 cardiovascular hospitals in the United States. The Heart Institute offers the most advanced diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitative cardiac services in one convenient location.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Answer telephone, fax, and intercom system. Take messages and route calls as appropriate. Page staff as necessary.
• Follows the CHRISTUS Health Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Receive, retrieve and release films/CD in accordance with department policy. Prepares films/CD for mailing and records, documents and controls imaging activity.
• Greets patients, family members, visitors and physicians, provides information regarding appropriate preparation and advises of approximate wait time for procedure.
• Verifies patient information, makes computer entries, and communicates/interfaces with hospital personnel, medical staff, patients, families, visitors and outside agencies to ensure quality patient care.
• Demonstrates proficiency in looking up information on the PACS.
• On a daily basis, reviews schedule, checking for possible inconveniences which may occur due to lack of coverage, emergencies or over-booking; takes appropriate actions as outlined by department policy.
• Demonstrates adherence to the CORE Values of CHRISTUS Health Care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responsibilities are to assist CT Techs with daily duties as well as gain knowledge of all CT exams. 

Requirements:

• High School Diploma required
• 1 to 2 years of experience working in a department of radiology as a receptionist preferred
  
• 1 to 2 years of Medical Clerical experience preferred

Work Schedule:

Varies

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

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