Tech Assistant

Responsibilities

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Advanced Technology;
The very best in patient care. With decades of expertise, Rad Net is Leading Radiology Forward. With dynamic cross‑training and advancement opportunities in a team‑focused environment, the core of Rad Net’s success is its people with the commitment to a better healthcare experience. When you join Rad Net as a Technologist Assistant
, you will be joining a dedicated team of professionals who deliver quality, value, and access in the 21st century and align all stakeholders—patients, providers, payors, and regulators—to achieve the best clinical outcomes.

• Assist the modality technologist with different procedures within the scope of their job skills and licensure.
• Print technologists’ daily schedule.
• Ensure that equipment and tools are sterilized in each department before every patient exam.
• Confirm patient appointments.
• Schedule callbacks with patients when necessary.
• Assist patients with their paperwork when necessary.
• Verify patient identity correctly by adhering to appropriate company policies.
• Explain exam/procedure to patients or coordinate with someone if language or other issues interfere with the patients’ accurate understanding of their procedures.
• Answer any questions the patient might have regarding their exam/procedure.
• Give patients oral contrast as indicated by exam.
• Verify patients’ insurance.
• Takes patients’ blood pressure for nuclear medicine exams.
• Ensure that supplies needed for the technologists are appropriately maintained and order supplies when necessary.
• Upload previous exams and request addendums.
• Call doctors’ office for labs on patients, as needed.
• Complete film or CD requests for patients and/or outside facilities.
• Request prior authorizations from outside facilities.
• Consult with radiologist, as needed.
• Assist front office, as needed.
• Assist the insurance verification department and retrieve authorizations, as needed.
• Promote public relations through excellent service to patients, referring physicians, vendors and other clients on the phone and in person.

• Passionate about patient care and exercise sound judgement and an ability to remain professional in all situations.
• Demonstrate effective and professional communication, interpersonal skills and respect with patients, guests & colleagues.
• Have a structured work‑approach, understand complex problems and can prioritize work in a fast‑paced environment.

• Have one of the following: a high school diploma or general education degree (GED), one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess and utilize excellent customer service skills, strong public relations skills, and good written and verbal communication skills.
• Be detail‑oriented and organized, possess clerical skills, and have the ability to interact effectively with doctors, referring doctors, staff, patients, vendors, peers, and management.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverages.
• Health Savings Accounts with employer funding.
• Wellness dollars.
• 401(k) Employer Match.
• Free services at any of our imaging centers for you and your immediate family.