Imaging Technical Assistant

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 12:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Transport CT and ED patients safely and comfortably for all age groups.
• Provide scheduling services and exam instructions to patients and physician offices.
• Maintain productive, organized, and timely patient flow.
• Ensure accurate clerical documentation of patient information and exam data.
• Deliver effective internal and external patient communication tailored to age and mental capacity.
• Ensure accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to patients (Revenue Management).
• Transport and prepare patients while maintaining comfort, dignity, and addressing changing medical needs.
• Keep patient history current through accurate data entry of exams and other patient history as defined by protocol manual and ongoing software training.
• Schedule and coordinate all events surrounding the successful completion of a patient exam.
• Coordinate inpatient imaging services with the imaging modality.
• Prepare the next day’s schedule to ensure patients are screened and prepped for exams.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment and supplies to support CT technologists in performing their jobs efficiently and safely.
• Respond to patient care according to medical center policies and procedures, including Code Blue Preparedness, Universal Precautions, Radiation Safety Support, and CPR.
• Monitor multi-modality worklist and coordinate on-call teams for after-hours exams.
• Cover other positions within medical imaging areas as appropriate, including modality assistance, file room responsibilities, and Radiologist liaison.
• Demonstrate ability to efficiently organize work and maintain a high level of accuracy and productivity.
• Utilize leadership skills, independent problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking.
• Demonstrate excellent professional interaction skills with patients and staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At hire, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required (ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS).
• A minimum of one year of patient care experience, acceptance into a Radiology Program, or experience in a customer-related field is required.
• One year of experience in medical imaging is preferred.

Essential Functions

• Know, understand, incorporate, and demonstrate the Organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric as applicable).