Imaging Assistant - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Day Shift - Part Time (0.5)

What You Will Do

• Assist with completing Imaging Center procedures including transportation and monitoring patients to and from, as well as during Imaging Center procedures.

Required Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare)
• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 Year experience with patient care

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Essential Functions

• Ability to process radiographic film using proper safelight technique
• Ability to print images and make duplicates of films and/or digital images
• Ability to display images on alternators for radiologist's interpretation using proper anatomical orientation as documented on procedure cards in a film based department
• Combine completed procedures with patent's Imaging jacket with the correct insert jacket and accuracy in name check and medical record number
• Scan appropriate patient documents into Synapse with attention to the correct patient identification of the form and in the electronic file
• Assist imaging procedures
• Greet and escort patients to Imaging Center rooms with appropriate dress and valuables secured in a safe place
• Assist in transferring patients prior to and following procedures
• Observe patients during procedures to maintain a safe environment, documenting and/or communicate changes in patient's condition to appropriate nursing and/or Imaging staff
• Transfer specimens with proper identification and safety precaution
• Provide tech assistance by developing radiographs and/or images and assisting with moving patients during procedures
• Communicate patient status with nursing and Imaging staff so condition and location is known to both areas
• Obtain Clinicomp Transport Form from patient's RN just prior to leaving the department
• Transfer the Transport Form to the technologist when patient arrives in the Imaging Department
• Provide information regarding isolation and safety precautions
• Sign in and out of department to maintain smooth flow of work
• Relay Transport Form to the patient's RN upon returning from the Imaging Department with any appropriate updated information regarding the patient's condition
• Communicate and document equipment malfunctions
• Actively participate in department and area specific meeting and focus groups
• Follow direction of supervision with attention to good listening skills and thorough follow up
• Interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills and attitude towards the department as well as patients, visitors, physicians, coworkers and supervisors
• Communication
• Communicate in all personal and telephone interactions in order to create a positive public image and harmonious work environment
• Employ active listening skills
• Use nontechnical communication as appropriate
• Speak clearly and graciously at a moderate pace
• Check for feedback as to whether the communication (instructions, directions, tc.) was understood
• Uses an adult to adult tone of voice
• Support the goals and direction of the Imaging Center
• Participate in the implementation of change
• Identify problems with suggestions for their resolution
• Accept constructive criticism
• Teamwork
• Provides appropriate mode of transport for patient's physical imitations and imaging procedure requirements
• Introduce self and purpose to patient upon entering patient's room utilizing the AIDET (acknowledge, introduce, describe procedure, estimate time of procedure and thank patient) tool
• Check patient's name band with name and second identifier, physician orders in chart and notify appropriate nursing staff of patient's departure
• Observe and maintain a safe environment for patients medical devices IV's, catheters, drainage and chest tubes, monitors and oxygen)
• Provide documentation and communication in the event of compromises and/or changes
• Provide timely transportation to and from Imaging Center without delay or compromise in patient safety
• Maintain privacy, dignity, respect and comfort to patient during transportation
• Provide appropriate assistance to patient by asking for assistance when transferring patients to assure safety of self and patient
• Never transfer a patient from bed to gurney without assistance
• General clerical duties
• Accurately utilize IDXRAD tracking steps and use of Downtime Log forms when necessary
• Deliver STAT/ASAP and Emergency reports to appropriate areas without delay as necessary in departments that have manual report delivery
• Assist in Film Library with correlating patient's previous jackets with correct inserts and comparison films available
• Proficient in Quick Report for faxing reports and CareCast or OCM order entry for lab and Engineering Work orders
• Able to perform required IDXRAD functionality to support patient, physician, patient care and patient inquiries

Time Management

• Demonstrate initiative by effectively utilizing work time for the completion of the following:
• Effectively manage workload in a timely manner
• Cross cover in other areas of the department as work volume and staffing fluctuations occur
• Effectively utilize free time between assignments (10 minutes) to complete the following tasks:
• Stocking work area
• Cleaning work area
• Assisting coworkers with the completion of work
• Provide relief for lunch, breaks and/or meetings
• Identify and complete additional projects and/or educational In-services outside of daily responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Prefer knowledge of body mechanics for safe transfer of patient and self