Imaging Assistant

Job Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Transports patients from their ED or inpatient location to the imaging procedure room in a dignified, safe manner
• Upon request, transports patients for other units, for example: ED to the floor, from the unit to discharge, etc.
• Competently manages oxygen, IV pumps, and other key patient equipment before, during and after transport
• Works with clinical staff to optimize efficiency of patient schedules
• Aids the clinical staff during the procedure with patient care and comfort. Serves as Chaperone as needed for invasive procedures
• Aids clinical staff in all areas of patient comfort: transport, gowning, warmth, sustenance as allowed
• Discharges patient and performs follow up phone calls, if necessary
• Escorts patient out of Imaging procedure areas
• Ensures discharge instructions are offered appropriately
• Performs follow-up phone calls and appointment scheduling as needed
• Upon request, assists nursing units with patient discharge
• Ensures the patient experience is positive
• Acts as our patient ambassador
• Is capable of documenting information in the electronic medical record and capable of basic tasks in image retrieval
• Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information
• Performs job duties in a safe and conscience manner
• Provides assistance to the lead technologist
• Willingly participates in a schedule that requires travel to any modality, building, location where assistance is required
• Participates in regular meetings and teams to improve productivity, patient care, image quality, or efficiency
• Maintains positive relationships with other departments and ordering providers
• Maintains unexpired inventory and supplies
• Responds as required to various Shore Health System emergency “codes”
• Is vigilant about federal and state laws and regulations

Work Experience

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated interpersonal, verbal communication, and organizational skills
• Mets the physical requirements of the job as listed
• IV start competency to be demonstrated and acquired, if not already completed, within 60 days of start date in this role
• Computer skills required