What are the responsibilities and job description for the Imaging Tech Assistant - Nuclear Medicine (Days) position at Tanner Health?
The Imaging Tech Assistant will work under the direction and supervision of the assigned registered technologist. Will perform a variety of ancillary duties to expedite the performance of imaging procedures in the most efficient and safe manner. Must be dependable and adhere to attendance policy. Imaging Assistant will promote a stable relaxed working atmosphere among fellow employees through congeniality, consideration and efficiency. Will demonstrate ability to be self-directed during slow periods. Responsibilities will include, but not limited to: *visually monitoring patients *transport to and from modality area *prep light cleaning stocking supplies and rooms *answering phone calls taking detailed messages *patient instructions questionnaires
Required Knowledge & Skills
Education: Ability to read and write
Experience: Six months of related experience
Licenses and Certifications
*Healthcare Provider (CPR) or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Supervision
Imaging Assistant will be under direct supervision of registered technologist at all times during shift.
Qualification
*GED/High School diploma required within (1) one year of hire.
*Previous experience in patient care setting.
*Ability to be a self-starter.
*Must know and respect job limitations.
*Must exhibit a warm, friendly, and caring professional demeanor. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with fellow employees, other team members and medical staff.
*Ability to set priorities.
*Presents clean, neat, professional appearance in accordance with the departmental and THS Dress Code Policy.
*Ability to read and write legibly with spelling accuracy.
*Basic computer knowledge -- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of keyboard, function keys, use of mouse, able to access/maneuver icons to activate and close Windows programs.
*Must convey empathy and compassion in a confident manner.
*Must be able to deal with people who demonstrate difficult and irrational behavior.
*Must be able to identify and deal with situations appropriately.
*Must be emotionally mature and stable.
*Required to work assigned shift and designated holidays.
*Must be able to maintain composure during stressful situations.
Qualifications:
Statement Of Employment Philosophy
Being a part of Tanner Health System is more than a job, it is a promise we make to treat every patient with exceptional service every time they walk through our doors. Service excellence is the foundation of our organizational culture and the expectations we all set for each other, our patients, physicians and our community. All employees agree to abide by a set of service standards. These standards are the promise we make to provide the best care possible, and represent our beliefs, values and who we strive to become. We each commit to making Tanner Health System a great place for our employees to work, for patients to receive care and for physicians to practice medicine.
Functions
Area of Responsibilities
*The Imaging Technologist Assistant role includes performing miscellaneous duties to expedite patient care and increase patient satisfaction. This will include basic duties as assigned by the registered imaging technologist.
*Escort or directs patients to rooms or departments within the facility. Assist imaging personnel with patients with mobility to prevent accidents and ensure comfort.
*Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of use, care and handling of specialized equipment, medical devices and instruments used for patient care and transport of patients. Ensures all equipment is functioning properly and reports equipment failures. Obtains appropriate equipment to accomplish task with minimal disruption. Uses equipment, instruments, etc., in an appropriate manner.
*Responsive to patient needs(s). Actions are timely and accurate to assure appropriate care is provided. Must strive for exceptional quality and customer service.
*Must be energetic and show eagerness; display an optimistic attitude and professional image.
*Demonstrates ability to provide assistance with patient care considering the spiritual, biophysical needs of the patient.
*Observes policies and procedures pertaining to safe bed operations, o2 equipment, stretchers, wheelchairs and beds. Exercises special care to ensure the safety and comfort of patients
*Must be willing to readily accept changes in the department with a positive attitude.
*Transport patients, medical records and equipment to designated areas throughout the hospital.
*Performs other duties as assigned and requested.
Compliance Statement
Employee performs within the prescribed limits of Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program. Is responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Hotline.
Required Knowledge & Skills
Education: Ability to read and write
Experience: Six months of related experience
Licenses and Certifications
*Healthcare Provider (CPR) or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Supervision
Imaging Assistant will be under direct supervision of registered technologist at all times during shift.
Qualification
*GED/High School Diploma required within (1) one year of hire.
*Previous experience in patient care setting.
*Ability to be a self-starter.
*Must know and respect job limitations.
*Must exhibit a warm, friendly, and caring professional demeanor. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with fellow employees, other team members and medical staff.
*Ability to set priorities.
*Presents clean, neat, professional appearance in accordance with the departmental and THS Dress Code Policy.
*Ability to read and write legibly with spelling accuracy.
*Basic computer knowledge -- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of keyboard, function keys, use of mouse, able to access/maneuver icons to activate and close Windows programs.
*Must convey empathy and compassion in a confident manner.
*Must be able to deal with people who demonstrate difficult and irrational behavior.
*Must be able to identify and deal with situations appropriately.
*Must be emotionally mature and stable.
*Required to work assigned shift and designated holidays.
*Must be able to maintain composure during stressful situations.
Definitions
The Imaging Tech Assistant will work under the direction and supervision of the assigned registered technologist. Will perform a variety of ancillary duties to expedite the performance of imaging procedures in the most efficient and safe manner. Must be dependable and adhere to attendance policy. Imaging Assistant will promote a stable relaxed working atmosphere among fellow employees through congeniality, consideration and efficiency. Will demonstrate ability to be self-directed during slow periods. Responsibilities will include, but not limited to: *visually monitoring patients *transport to and from modality area *prep light cleaning stocking supplies and rooms *answering phone calls taking detailed messages *patient instructions questionnaires
Position Responsibilities
Contact with Others: Regular contacts with other people in or out of department, but of very routine nature, requiring courtesy and tact.
Effect of Error: Probable error usually detected in succeeding operations and generally confined to a single department or phase of organization activities. Practically all work is subject to verification or check. Occasional work with some confidential data where the effect of any disclosure would be negligible or where the full import is not apparent in the routines performed.
People Management Responsibilities
Supervisory Responsibility: Exercises no supervision, work direction, or instruction of other employees or students
Work Environment/Physical Effort
Mental Demands: Simple unvarying operations under immediate and close supervision. Uses one or a few simple, specific procedures allowing little or no variation.
Working Conditions: Noticeable - (About 25% of the day) Involved in exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or some work is performed with exposure to temperature/weather extremes/occupational risk and probability of coming into contact with blood borne pathogens, other potentially infectious diseases, or biomedical/bio-hazardous materials.
Working Conditions Aspects for Immunizations
Performs tasks involving contact with blood, blood-contaminated body fluids, other body fluids, or sharps (needles): Yes
Directly works with Patients less than 12 months of age: No
Physical Effort: Moderate physical effort - Lifts, carries, or handles lightweight (1 to 25 lbs.) materials or equipment for about half of the day. Very occasional physical effort with medium weight objects (25- 60 lbs.). Office or laboratory work requires close visual effort and concentration more than half of day. Works in reaching or strained positions for less than half of day.
Physical Aspects
Bending: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time
Typing: Occasional = 1% - 33% of the time
Manual Dexterity -- picking, pinching with fingers etc.: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time
Feeling (Touch) -- determining temperature, texture, by touching: Occasional = 1% - 33% of the time
Hearing: Constant = 67% - 100% of the time.
Reaching -- above shoulder: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time
Reaching -- below shoulder: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time
Visual: Constant = 67% - 100% of the time.
Color Vision: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time
Speaking: Constant = 67% - 100% of the time.
Standing: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time
Balancing: Constant = 67% - 100% of the time.
Walking: Constant = 67% - 100% of the time.
Crawling: Occasional = 1% - 33% of the time
Running - in response to an emergency: Occasional = 1% - 33% of the time
Lifting up to 25 lbs.: Constant = 67% - 100% of the time.
Lifting 25 to 60 lbs.: Occasional = 1% - 33% of the time
Lifting over 60 lbs.: Occasional = 1% - 33% of the time
Handling -- seizing, holding, grasping: Occasional = 1% - 33% of the time
Carrying: Constant = 67% - 100% of the time.
Climbing: Occasional = 1% - 33% of the time
Kneeling: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time
Squatting: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time
Tasting: Not required
Smelling: Occasional = 1% - 33% of the time
Driving -- Utility vehicles such as golf carts, Gators, ATV, riding lawnmowers, skid steer, aerial lift: Not required
Driving -- Class C vehicles: Not required
Driving -- CDL class vehicles: Not required
N95 Respirator usage (PPE): Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time
Hazmat suit usage (PPE): Not required
Pushing/Pulling -- up to 25 lbs.: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time
Pushing/Pulling -- 25 to 60 lbs.: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time
Pushing/Pulling -- over 60 lbs. : Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time