Imaging Assistant - Per diem Varies

About the Role

Under general supervision, performs patient preparations and screening processes, as well as transporting patients for the department.

Responsibilities

• Provides health care services in own job category to all age groups.
• Demonstrates competence in interpersonal relationships with all age groups.
• Utilizes Hospital Information System (HIS), Radiology Information System (RIS), and PACS.
• Maintains a safe working environment by ensuring gurneys are locked except when transporting, side rails are up as indicated, and the unit is free of hazards/clutter.
• Adheres to infection prevention guidelines, including proper hand washing, foam use, isolation policy, and disposal of infectious waste.
• Speaks up when others are taking safety risks and follows rules for personal protection and environmental safety.
• Understands role in maintaining medication security to authorized personnel only.
• Transports and moves patients using appropriate body mechanics and safety precautions.
• Demonstrates knowledge and practice of safe patient handling devices.
• Follows Universal Protocol by using two patient identifiers prior to working with a patient and uses SBAR for hand-off communication.
• Assists outpatients from reception to the department, ascertains needs, and ensures patient comfort and confidentiality.
• Provides coverage for clerical staff when needed.
• Understands and carries out role in department and organizational emergency and disaster plans.
• Cleans and maintains all wheelchairs and gurneys.
• Meets safety needs of patients and uses equipment safely (e.g., O2, Hoyer lift, electric beds).
• Assists with answering telephones, scheduling appointments, confirming appointments, and answering questions.
• Prepares patient paperwork for examinations.
• Orders and stocks department supplies.
• Assists technologists in cleaning and preparing exam rooms, restocking linen, and patient care supplies.
• Answers telephones courteously within three rings, identifying self and department, routing calls, and taking accurate messages.
• Follows cleaning and high-level disinfection policies for semi-critical devices.
• Transports specimens to the laboratory.
• Utilizes MRI safety at all times, including watching the MRI safety video before working in MRI.
• Provides supportive care during patient scans (e.g., hand-holding, verbal conversation, presence).
• Attends to difficult or claustrophobic patients.
• Screens visitors, hospital employees, and anyone entering the 5 Gauss line for ferromagnetic materials, pacemakers, ID badges, tools, etc.

Requirements

• BCLS or ACLS Certification

Pay

$25.00 / hour