Radiology Facilitator - Nuclear Medicine (Full Time) (Days) - Geisinger
Danville, PA
About the Job
Job Summary
The main duties of the Radiology Facilitator are to assist Nuclear Technicians with setting up patient prep for Invasive procedures; placing IV Catheters; assist with Glucophage protocol, filling out patient history forms and land marking patients in gantry. 1. Schedule appointments for patients. Call patients within 24 hours to schedule appointment. 2. Responsible for ensuring exams have a proper provider’s order and proper history. Interprets provider’s orders and seeks additional clarification or additional orders as necessary. Transcribes outside orders and checks accuracy of outside orders if already transcribed. 3. Uses the telephone and paging system professionally. 4. Screens phone calls and obtains necessary information. Takes accurate, precise messages and forwards as appropriate. Takes initiative to assist or direct calls to the physician, technologist, or Team Leader. 5. Demonstrates proficiency in EPIC, Radiant, Outlook, Kronos, PACS, and Lawson applications. 6. Communicates with patients, across departments, NON-GHS physician offices, and specialties. 7. Works cooperatively with all staff throughout the system. Addresses questions/concerns as appropriate. Ensures customer satisfaction. 8. Provides instructions, directions, general information to patients and families. Assures all services have been provided. 9. Performs basic office duties including copying, faxing, filing in support of the medical staff. Ensures appropriate forms are completed. Scans forms/documents into EPIC as needed. 10. Confirms daily appointments. Updates schedule book with future exams. 11. Maintains clean work and imaging area. 12. Assists in preparing patients for exams. 13. Observes patients as needed. 14. Assists in patient positioning/lifting as needed.
Job Duties
+ Accurately types exam and treatment data into the computer; prepares consent forms and other demographic data for patients receiving treatment.
+ Transports patients to and from treatment area assisting them both on and off the table and while positioning properly for studies.
+ Transports supplies, minor equipment, X-Rays, reports, and files between departments as needed.
+ Assists Cat Scan Tech with setting up patient prep for invasive CT procedures; places IV Catheters; Assist with CT Glucophage protocol, filling out CT patient history forms, and land marking patients in CT gantry.
+ Assist with file retrieval, supply replenishment and other duties as requested.
+ Makes copies of correspondence or other printed materials, using copier, fax, or other office-based devices.
+ Always uses proper lifting techniques as demonstrated in annual body mechanics in-service.
Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Position Details
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Experience
Certification(s) and License(s)
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
The main duties of the Radiology Facilitator are to assist Nuclear Technicians with setting up patient prep for Invasive procedures; placing IV Catheters; assist with Glucophage protocol, filling out patient history forms and land marking patients in gantry. 1. Schedule appointments for patients. Call patients within 24 hours to schedule appointment. 2. Responsible for ensuring exams have a proper provider’s order and proper history. Interprets provider’s orders and seeks additional clarification or additional orders as necessary. Transcribes outside orders and checks accuracy of outside orders if already transcribed. 3. Uses the telephone and paging system professionally. 4. Screens phone calls and obtains necessary information. Takes accurate, precise messages and forwards as appropriate. Takes initiative to assist or direct calls to the physician, technologist, or Team Leader. 5. Demonstrates proficiency in EPIC, Radiant, Outlook, Kronos, PACS, and Lawson applications. 6. Communicates with patients, across departments, NON-GHS physician offices, and specialties. 7. Works cooperatively with all staff throughout the system. Addresses questions/concerns as appropriate. Ensures customer satisfaction. 8. Provides instructions, directions, general information to patients and families. Assures all services have been provided. 9. Performs basic office duties including copying, faxing, filing in support of the medical staff. Ensures appropriate forms are completed. Scans forms/documents into EPIC as needed. 10. Confirms daily appointments. Updates schedule book with future exams. 11. Maintains clean work and imaging area. 12. Assists in preparing patients for exams. 13. Observes patients as needed. 14. Assists in patient positioning/lifting as needed.
Job Duties
+ Accurately types exam and treatment data into the computer; prepares consent forms and other demographic data for patients receiving treatment.
+ Transports patients to and from treatment area assisting them both on and off the table and while positioning properly for studies.
+ Transports supplies, minor equipment, X-Rays, reports, and files between departments as needed.
+ Assists Cat Scan Tech with setting up patient prep for invasive CT procedures; places IV Catheters; Assist with CT Glucophage protocol, filling out CT patient history forms, and land marking patients in CT gantry.
+ Assist with file retrieval, supply replenishment and other duties as requested.
+ Makes copies of correspondence or other printed materials, using copier, fax, or other office-based devices.
+ Always uses proper lifting techniques as demonstrated in annual body mechanics in-service.
Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Position Details
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Experience
Certification(s) and License(s)
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
Source : Geisinger