What are the responsibilities and job description for the Imaging Tech Assistant position at Insight Hospital and Medical Center?
Job Summary:
Insight Imaging is searching for a reliable Imaging Technologist Assistant to work in our imaging clinic. The perfect candidates must have the ability to work in a very fast paced environment while providing excellent customer service and patient care at all times. We are looking for a team member who is committed to running a smooth and efficient schedule for physicians, which will allow for an enjoyable environment and experience for our patients.
The personal qualities that we insist upon and feel are the most heavily weighed include but are not limited to being trustworthy, flexible, patient, organized, able to multitask and most importantly to be kind and considerate to patients, guest and co-workers. These positions will offer room for personal and professional growth along with a great opportunity to work with excellent Physicians, MRI technicians, administrators and co-workers.
Duties:
Greets all patients, visitors, family members, physicians, and Associates in a courteous and professional manner. Addresses customers’ needs efficiently, effectively, and confidentially.
Transports patients safely and effectively by wheelchair or stretcher using side rails, safety straps, and locks as appropriate. Exercises caution with regards to oxygen tanks and other medical devices.
Observes/monitors patients for comfort, safety, and mental and physical status while transporting and while in the exam room. Alerts technologist, physician, or supervisor of patient problems or concerns.
Recognizes equipment or patient problems and brings to the attention of technologist, physician, or supervisor as appropriate.
Prepares procedure rooms for examinations or procedures by obtaining required instruments, supplies, and equipment, and assisting in the creation and maintenance of a safe and orderly environment. Keeps non-compatible equipment/devices out of the scanner room (MRI). Cleans exam rooms and equipment after procedures to prepare for the next patient.
Prepares patients for procedures per department standards and protocols, ensuring adherence to proper identification checks. Assists during procedures as requested and performs technical and limited patient care activities under the direction of a technologist, nurse, physician extender or physician.
Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and materials by reporting inventory depletion and restocking to ensure their continued availability and non-interruption of services.
Adheres to departmental policies, procedures, standards, and protocols to ensure effective departmental operations and quality patient care. Demonstrates a high degree of knowledge and understanding of modality services/activities.
Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors by requiring and supporting the establishment, maintenance, and education of an effective safety management program. Adheres to safety practices for staff, patients, and self.
Remains proficient in the use of Radiology/Information Management systems as needed.
Participates in Performance improvement activities.
Performs other functions as directed to assist and support the Technologist.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Contact involves dealing with sick people.
Ability to relate and work effectively with others.
Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.
Proven excellence in patient safety and care
Friendly, empathetic & respectful
Reliable in work results, timeliness & attendance
Ability to relate to and work effectively with a wonderfully diverse populace
Able to work in a fast-paced, and stressful environment while maintaining positive energy
Able to work under pressure and in situations that benefit from patience, tact, stamina and endurance
Detailed oriented, conscientious and committed to precision in work results
Committed to contributing to a positive environment, even in rapidly changing circumstances.
Is aware of standards and performs in accordance with them.
Able to provide eligibility for employment for any U.S. employer
High school diploma or equivalent required.
BLS certification required.
Previous Experience In a Patient Care Setting Is Preferred.
Physical Requirements:
May be expected to lift up to 25 pounds or up to 50 pounds with assistance. May be expected to push or pull 100-150 pounds with assistance.
Work is of medium demand; walking or standing most of the time while on duty.
Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required.
Optimal auditory acuity required
Able to look at a computer screen for long periods of time
Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or needles is essential to performing assigned duties.
Physical conditions are clean, neat and well lit.
May be subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations and hazardous or infectious agents where judgement as to precautions needed to be taken is essential.
Exposure to limited amounts of radiation, hazardous chemicals or substances and infectious disease processes are a possibility
Hours of duty may be irregular or unexpectedly extended due to the requirements of the daily clinic schedule
OSHA Exposure Classification:
Job Category I. Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply. Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn.
Insight Imaging is searching for a reliable Imaging Technologist Assistant to work in our imaging clinic. The perfect candidates must have the ability to work in a very fast paced environment while providing excellent customer service and patient care at all times. We are looking for a team member who is committed to running a smooth and efficient schedule for physicians, which will allow for an enjoyable environment and experience for our patients.
The personal qualities that we insist upon and feel are the most heavily weighed include but are not limited to being trustworthy, flexible, patient, organized, able to multitask and most importantly to be kind and considerate to patients, guest and co-workers. These positions will offer room for personal and professional growth along with a great opportunity to work with excellent Physicians, MRI technicians, administrators and co-workers.
Duties:
Greets all patients, visitors, family members, physicians, and Associates in a courteous and professional manner. Addresses customers’ needs efficiently, effectively, and confidentially.
Transports patients safely and effectively by wheelchair or stretcher using side rails, safety straps, and locks as appropriate. Exercises caution with regards to oxygen tanks and other medical devices.
Observes/monitors patients for comfort, safety, and mental and physical status while transporting and while in the exam room. Alerts technologist, physician, or supervisor of patient problems or concerns.
Recognizes equipment or patient problems and brings to the attention of technologist, physician, or supervisor as appropriate.
Prepares procedure rooms for examinations or procedures by obtaining required instruments, supplies, and equipment, and assisting in the creation and maintenance of a safe and orderly environment. Keeps non-compatible equipment/devices out of the scanner room (MRI). Cleans exam rooms and equipment after procedures to prepare for the next patient.
Prepares patients for procedures per department standards and protocols, ensuring adherence to proper identification checks. Assists during procedures as requested and performs technical and limited patient care activities under the direction of a technologist, nurse, physician extender or physician.
Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and materials by reporting inventory depletion and restocking to ensure their continued availability and non-interruption of services.
Adheres to departmental policies, procedures, standards, and protocols to ensure effective departmental operations and quality patient care. Demonstrates a high degree of knowledge and understanding of modality services/activities.
Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors by requiring and supporting the establishment, maintenance, and education of an effective safety management program. Adheres to safety practices for staff, patients, and self.
Remains proficient in the use of Radiology/Information Management systems as needed.
Participates in Performance improvement activities.
Performs other functions as directed to assist and support the Technologist.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Contact involves dealing with sick people.
Ability to relate and work effectively with others.
Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.
Proven excellence in patient safety and care
Friendly, empathetic & respectful
Reliable in work results, timeliness & attendance
Ability to relate to and work effectively with a wonderfully diverse populace
Able to work in a fast-paced, and stressful environment while maintaining positive energy
Able to work under pressure and in situations that benefit from patience, tact, stamina and endurance
Detailed oriented, conscientious and committed to precision in work results
Committed to contributing to a positive environment, even in rapidly changing circumstances.
Is aware of standards and performs in accordance with them.
Able to provide eligibility for employment for any U.S. employer
High school diploma or equivalent required.
BLS certification required.
Previous Experience In a Patient Care Setting Is Preferred.
Physical Requirements:
May be expected to lift up to 25 pounds or up to 50 pounds with assistance. May be expected to push or pull 100-150 pounds with assistance.
Work is of medium demand; walking or standing most of the time while on duty.
Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required.
Optimal auditory acuity required
Able to look at a computer screen for long periods of time
Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or needles is essential to performing assigned duties.
Physical conditions are clean, neat and well lit.
May be subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations and hazardous or infectious agents where judgement as to precautions needed to be taken is essential.
Exposure to limited amounts of radiation, hazardous chemicals or substances and infectious disease processes are a possibility
Hours of duty may be irregular or unexpectedly extended due to the requirements of the daily clinic schedule
OSHA Exposure Classification:
Job Category I. Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply. Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn.