Imaging Assistant

Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide support for both technical and nursing staff in and around imaging procedures. These duties will be under direct oversight by technical and nursing personnel. The responsibility is to assist with patient care as it relates to procedure room turn around and department workflow. Duties include: Transporting patients to and from department, safely getting patients on and off imaging equipment, starting with discontinuing I.V.

(used during imaging procedures), assist with interventional procedures, ordering and maintaining room stock, and other support duties as needed.

Serves as the “order liaison” for any new orders presented. Responsible for verification, follow up with Physician offices physician offices if additional information is required by the payer for medical necessity verification, obtaining prior authorizations. The order liaison will identify physician offices that may be in need of additional education and follow through with the office managers to insure they understand the ordering process and required information for providing service to their patients.