Travel Radiology Technologist
Salinas, California
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital

Job Title

Tech Assistant II

Location

• Salinas, California

Employment Type

• Travel
• Clinical - Allied

Contract Length

• 10 weeks

Work Hours

• 8 hours per day
• 40 hours per week

Job Description

• Use PACS system to transmit and print/burn CDs of patient imaging studies
• Transport and assist patients, including lifting and moving them
• File x-ray jackets and prepare charts for interventional procedures
• Obtain and enter patient demographics, financial data, and insurance information
• Provide patient preparation instructions for procedures
• Schedule exams for multiple imaging modalities: PT/CT, CT, MRI, NM, US, Angio, X-ray, Mammography
• Coordinate interventional case scheduling with radiologists and nurses
• Obtain authorizations and billing codes, assess medical necessity for Medicare patients
• Collect insurance, Medicare, and medical cards; comply with Medicare Secondary Payer and Three-day rule regulations
• Assist physicians with viewing images on PACS
• Perform clerical duties including scanning MD orders, preparing paperwork, consents, questionnaires, and identification bands
• Answer telephone calls professionally and courteously
• Assist with patient flow and sedation coordination for child/adult patients under anesthesiology
• Maintain knowledge and skills appropriate to patient population served
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiology Technician license in California
• Minimum of 2 years of Radiology Technician experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience as a CT Technologist
• Experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Experience as an Interventional Radiology Technologist
• Experience as an Ultrasound Technologist
• Experience as an MRI Technologist
• Experience as an X-Ray Technician
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Knowledge generally acquired through a high school education or GED

Additional Information

• Must be able to communicate professionally on the phone
• Experience with patient registration and pre-registration processes
• Ability to handle multiple tasks including scheduling, documentation, and patient assistance

Summary

This role is ideal for a healthcare professional with solid experience in diagnostic imaging scheduling and patient coordination across multiple modalities. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with clinical staff while maintaining compliance with Medicare regulations.