Imaging Assistant

About the Role

This position assists imaging technologists, nurses, and radiologists with all daily activities of the department. Performs a variety of ancillary duties to expedite the performance of imaging procedures in the most efficient and safe manner, including visually monitoring patients who are either waiting for their procedure or waiting to be transported to their hospital room.

Responsibilities

• Assists the technologist by escorting patients and assisting in their care.
• Navigates successfully through all computer systems to obtain necessary information.
• Observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during their stay in the imaging department.
• Transports supplies, equipment, instruments, charts, records, x-rays, and reports for the department.
• Maintains adequate supplies in exam rooms, handling of oxygen tanks, developing and copying films.
• Advocates accomplishment of team goals and objectives by promoting a balanced workload and maintains a positive work environment.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions, and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations, and standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Work experience in an acute care setting or operating room environment (preferred).
• Certification in Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 6 months of employment (required).

Skills

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Knowledge of radiology procedures and technical language.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, on-call, etc.).

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue.
• Works in a patient care area, directly with patients, and/or with specimens that could contain communicable diseases.
• Occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and/or disposal of contaminated waste.