Imaging Assistant (SW)

Summary: Under the direction of the Lead Technologist, is responsible for assisting the CT, technologist with the performance of exams such as moving patient to exam table, positioning of patient, retrieving films and supplies, transporting of patient when necessary, obtaining patient information and screening of patient. Position involves interaction with various physician s offices and nursing floors and order entry into RIS (Radiology Information System). The Assistant must show clinical competence in direct patient care during CT procedures.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Licensure: CPR Certification Required. CNA license preferred.

Experience: Computer experience, medical terminology.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to follow complicated, diversified instructions.
• Patient screening for contrast reactions, allergies, pacemakers, or metal implants
• Confirm with ordering physician or nursing floors that proper screening or lab forms have been completed
• Coordinate patient scheduling for in-patient exams.
• Assist with technical and quality control at beginning and end of shift.
• Review patient s record prior to and after the completed exam to ensure all required data is available for image interpretation.
• Transport patients, as needed, to nursing floors and other departments within the hospital
• Maintain quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures.
• Patient moving assistance as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Maintain information confidential (HIPAA)
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Ability to utilize responsive customer service skills when interacting and taking into consideration cultural background, linguistic skills and age of customers
• Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other disciplines
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with peers and other interdisciplinary teams
  
  

Working Conditions, Physical Environment and/or Safety Requirements: Visual acuity and hand dexterity. Physical ability involves variety of body movements including stooping, bending, kneeling lifting, standing, walking, twisting, stretching and reaching. Physical ability involves pushing, pulling and lifting more than 30 lbs.

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