Imaging Assistant – CT – Variable Shift – Per Diem

Imaging Assistant – CT – Variable Shift – Per Diem

Requirements

• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) – American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Responsibilities

• Assist with completing Imaging Center procedures including transportation and monitoring patients to and from, as well as during Imaging Center procedures.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provide appropriate mode of transport for patient’s physical limitations 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.
• 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.
• Assists coworkers with tasks.
• Maintains safe work environment.
• Informs supervisor when available for work assignments.
• Report for work or assignments on time.
• Cooperatively troubleshoots potential and actual problems both internal and external to the department.
• Sharing available resources and information with others.
• Assists with training, orientation and upholding policies and procedures to new employees or those new to the area.
• Identifies, corrects and/or reports unsafe conditions.
• Accepts interpersonal differences and cooperates with other employees.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 Year experience with patient care.