Imaging Assistant

Centrally located within the heart of California, Adventist Health Tulare has been serving the Central Valley since 2018. We are comprised of a 108-bed acute care hospital, emergency department, and provide primary and specialty care services to best serve our community. Tulare is situated in a delightful and geographically diverse region with opportunities for all-season outdoor recreation such as camping, hiking, water and snow skiing, fishing, and boating. It is also within an hour's travel time to Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks. The area offers a great cost of living and close-knit communities.

About the role

Safely transports patients to and from the diagnostic imaging department, ensuring patient support systems are in place at all times. Reports any changes in patient condition during the process to nurses and/or technologists.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Responsibilities

• Safely transports patients (with and without oxygen, as appropriate) between their rooms and the diagnostic imaging department.
• Assists patients from wheelchair to exam table, stretcher, or toilet and back as needed.
• Provides direct patient care as directed by technologists or radiologists, in conjunction with all imaging procedures.
• Serves as liaison between technologists and unit nursing staffs.
• Performs all duties related to the hand off of care between the imaging department and hospital unit, including recognizing and reporting abnormal, emergent, or unusual signs and symptoms based on patient population and common diagnoses (change in vital signs, intake, output, patient complaints, etc.).
• Checks all documentation prior to patient transfer.
• Processes paperwork and assembles films in preparation for reading.
• Assists the imaging clerical staff as needed.
• Adheres to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other patient confidentiality guidelines and regulations.
• Keeps stretchers and wheelchairs clean and neatly stored, blanket warmers and linens stocked, exam rooms tidy, and equipment clean.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Pay

The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $29.56 per hour. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc.

Schedule

• Per Diem
• 10-hour shifts