Now Hiring – Full-Time - Imaging Technical Assistant

Location: On-site - 6100 Winkler Road, Ft. Myers 

Join the team at Radiology Regional, one of Southwest Florida’s largest diagnostic imaging providers! With 13 state-of-the-art imaging centers, we are dedicated to delivering top-tier patient care. We're looking for a passionate, driven individual who thrives on making a difference in the lives of others. For over 50 years, we've built a reputation of excellence, earning the trust of our communities through compassionate care and cutting-edge technology. 

If you're ready to be part of a team that puts patients first, we want to hear from you!

Job Summary:

• Imaging Technical Assistant (ITA) greets patients and escorts the patient through procedures to prevent entry into unauthorized or restricted areas of facility to protect the patient. 
• Explain proper preparation to patient prior to procedure and verify appropriate patient RX or verbal order (VO) pertinent to examinations ordered. 
• Verify patient demographics in accordance with RRC's HIPAA/PHI policy using two identifiers to confirm patient name, address, DOB, phone numbers, and referring physicians’ first and last name and physicians’ address. 
• Ensure patient’s history is completed with accurate information per history sheet for exam scheduled. 
• Operate and understand all computer systems, including PACS, RIS, MDM and SPARK (Instant Messaging). 
• Provide personal, patient, patient family, visitors and assisting staff protection in accordance with MRI equipment safety standards and policies, procedures, protocols. 
• Complete Radiology Regional IV training program and obtain required IV certification per the standards of RRC. 
• Prepare IV solution sets and contrast agents for administration and assist technologists, radiologists, physicians during administration. 
• Prepare and position patient for imaging procedures, ensure patient modesty, confidentiality, and privacy. 
• Have an understanding and ability to navigate through the RRC Informer, accessing technical protocols, commonly used forms, required annual training and radiologists’ schedules. 
• Assist with laundry of patient gowns, sheets, and other linens. 

In addition to a collaborative work environment, we offer our technical assistants a generous compensation package:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision benefits plans
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Three weeks paid time off
• 401k with a generous company contribution
• Six (6) paid holidays
• Imaging services for employees and immediate household

Job Requirements: Prior medical assisting or other patient focused experience is preferred, but we will train the right individual who is self-motivated, customer service-oriented, desires a career in radiologic healthcare, is personable and is interested in making our patients feel comfortable while undergoing a variety of imaging services.

· Required-High School Diploma or GED

· Required- CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

· Preferred- Medical training program that included medical and anatomy terminology

· Preferred- Medical assistant certificate

· Preferred- Medical knowledge/experience