Inova Health System

Imaging Operations Assistant


PayCompetitive
LocationFalls Church/Virginia
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 656019

      Inova Benefits and Perks:

      • Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
      • Paid Parental Leave
      • Retirement matching: dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute
      • Competitive salary
      • Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work.
      • Sign on Bonus and Relocation for those who qualify

      See Full List of Benefits and Eligibility Here: 2024 INOVA BENEFITS GUIDE

      Shift: Varies

      Hours: PRN shifts, hours and days will vary

      Location: Fairfax Medical Campus

      Job Responsibilities

      • Monitors patients in the Imaging department to provide a safe and comfortable environment, as evidenced by a lack of negative outcomes. Monitors patients' conditions consistently while reporting problems immediately to appropriate personnel.
      • Demonstrates the ability to assess patients' conditions and selects the most appropriate mode of transportation, as evidenced by compliance with physician orders and nursing/Radiology practice standards.
      • Communicates effectively with nursing/Radiology personnel in the event of transport problems, as evidenced by timely and appropriate patient transfer. Uses safe and appropriate transport methods and body lifting techniques.
      • Cleans transportation equipment after each use and performs weekly or as-needed checks on equipment and reports malfunctions. Returns all equipment to storage areas as evidenced by immediate availability when needed.
      • Obtains required documentation for Imaging exam(s) prior to the date of exam and verifies on date of exam with patient and exam personnel.
      • Greets customers at the point of service entrance, verifies patient identification and exam/procedure, assists with directions by escorting customer to the destination or procedural area(s), interacts with patients to gather appropriate information relating to the exam, and communicates essential information with procedural area personnel.
      • Conducts post-exam phone calls, as requested, to ensure customer satisfaction. Makes exam or record request inquiries with referring physician offices, hospitals, Imaging, and/or Laboratory/Pathology departments.
      • Serves as liaison between Imaging and Health Informatics (HIM) to ensure proper documentation is on file.
      • Performs copy, file, and record release functions to patient/guardian/physician offices ensuring appropriate release of information completion and verification.
      • Assist healthcare professionals in gaining access to Radiology Informatics products and Radiologist/Cardiologist/visiting physicians with patient/exam/record requests.
      • May perform additional duties as assigned.


      Requirements

      Certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Start and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Start

      Licensure - None required

      Experience - None required

      Education - High school diploma or GED equivalent.

  • About the company

      Inova Health System is a non-profit health organization based in Falls Church, Virginia, near Washington, D.C. The system is a network of hospitals, outpatient services, assisted living and long-term care facilities, and healthcare centers.