Varied Shifts
JOB SUMMARY (overview of job): The Diagnostic Imaging Technologist Assistant I provides safe transfer and transport of patients who may include: infants, children, adolescents, adults and or elderly adults, to and from various areas throughout the facility in a timely manner. This position maintains transport equipment by ensuring its cleanliness and safe operating condition. This position assists technologists to facilitate care and maintain operational flow of unit and meets patient needs. This position assists in performance of imaging procedures at the direction of the imaging technologists.
Aptitudes: Demonstrated knowledge and application of safety related work behaviors to ensure safe job performance and the maintenance of a safe environment as an integral part of the quality of patient care services. Demonstrated ability to receive and be open to feedback and open to a changing environment, which requires flexibility in scheduling and department assignments. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with many ages, and different populations. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and adapt to changing environment. Demonstrated ability for follow through on tasks, job duties and assignments.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: The ability and knowledge to safely and ergonomically move equipment, patients and supplies required. The ability to use a telephone, Vocera, and computer keyboard required. Proficiency in reading and writing English. MRI Safety training required within 3 months of hire date. Knows and upholds organizational values in all interactions with team members and customers.
EDUCATION. High school graduate, HiSET or GED equivalent preferred.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY: Current BLS (Basic Life Support) required
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Works collaboratively with all care providersMaintains patient confidentialityIs certified in CPR and able to perform if necessaryTransports patients who require single or multiple person transports with appropriate assistance using a wheelchair or gurney, along with accompanying equipment, following organizational and departmental policiesTransfers and/or assists DI staff in transferring patients to and from imaging equipment, gurneys and wheelchairsObserves and/or reports unusual clinical signs and/or changes in patient condition immediately to technologists, nursing, and medical staffDemonstrates knowledge and application of safety related work behaviors to ensure safe job performance and the maintenance of a safe environment as an integral part of the quality of patient care servicesAssists in maintaining a safe and orderly work environment, including necessary supply/equipment movement between departmentsIs knowledgeable regarding guidelines for infection control and universal precautionsCarries Vocera/communication tool to maintain contact at all times and responds to calls or chats in a timely and professional mannerAnswers phone calls in assigned area and help coordinate add on examsMaintains inventory by stocking/restocking areas as assignedMaintains access to patient care space by cleaning patient care rooms for increased efficiency in room turnoverAssists technologist with room and equipment setupAbility to promote and maintain good customer relationsUtilizes good body mechanics for safe transportation of patient and equipmentAbility to problem-solve using good communication and people skillsAssists the Diagnostic Imaging Technologists with patient care, film/image management and quality programs. Assists with ensuring patient wait times are monitored, explained and minimized.Ability to consistently delight our customers with superior customer/patient satisfaction skills.Performs other duties as assigned and as needed including but not limited to: checking oxygen tanks, obtaining patient vital signs, accompanying patients who need assistance, transporting samples to the lab Rotating holidays.May be needed on nights or weekends to cover open shifts.