Schedule : 12 hours shifts Weekend Nights
Provides assistance to the clinical staff at either inpatient or outpatient locations. Primarily responsible for :
- ensuring patient is prepared and available for the imaging procedure
- assisting the clinical staff during the procedure with patient care and comfort
- discharging patient and performing follow up phone calls if necessary
- ensuring the patient experience is positive
Aids the lead technologist in
maintaining positive relationships with other departments and ordering providersmaintaining unexpired inventory and suppliesresponding as required to various Shore Health System emergency codesbeing vigilant about federal and state laws and regulationsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB :
Ensures patient is prepared and available for the imaging procedureOutpatient Imaging Assistant duties in this essential function :
Reviews future patients from all OP locations for the upcoming days utilizing hospital MAR and Information systemsConfirms orders are on file or that patient holds a valid paper order that they will bring along to the procedure visit
Confirms correct scheduled location and exam per orderReviews bloodwork if needed and confirms results with clinical staffReviews allergy history and alerts Team members of positive statusReviews past IV stick needs ie need for IV team or Port access and relates Team members of needs.Reschedules patients who need adjusted times or locations in a sensitive helpful mannerCalls patient with appointment reminder and to review appointment instructionsPrepares patients for Imaging ProceduresAssists Techs / RN with Patient care
Previews screening forms and alerts Team members of potential issuesAssists patient in changing into gowns and back into street clothing when neededMay start or remove IVInpatient Imaging Assistant duties in this essential function :
Transports patients from their ED or inpatient location to the imaging procedure room in a dignified safe mannerUpon request transports patients for other units for example : ED to the floor from the unit to discharge etc.Competently manages oxygen IV pumps and other key patient equipment before during and after transportWorks with clinical staff to optimize efficiency of patient schedules2. Assists the clinical staff during the procedure with patient care and comfort.
Serves as Chaperone as needed for invasive proceduresAssists clinical staff in all areas of patient comfort : transport gowning warmth sustenance as allowed3. Discharges patient and performs follow up phone calls if necessary
Escorts patient out of Imaging procedure areasEnsures discharge instructions are offered appropriatelyPerforms followup phone calls and appointment scheduling as neededUpon request assists nursing units with patient discharge4. Ensures the patient experience is positive
Acts as our patient ambassadorIs capable of documenting information in the electronic medical record and capable of basic tasks in image retrievalMaintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health informationPerforms job duties in a safe and conscience manner5. Provides assistance to the lead technologist
Willingly participates in a schedule that requires travel to any modality building location where assistance is requiredParticipates in regular meetings and teams to improve productivity patient care image quality or efficiencyMaintains positive relationships with other departments and ordering providersMaintains unexpired inventory and suppliesResponds as required to various Shore Health System emergency codesIs vigilant about federal and state laws and regulationsQualifications :
High school diploma or equivalent. Demonstrated interpersonal verbal communication and organizational skills. Meets the physical requirements of the job as listed. IV start competency to be demonstrated and acquired if not already completed within 60 days of start date in this role. Computer skills required.
The employee in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the age of the patients served. He / she must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his / her age specific needs and to provide the necessary care as described in the policies and procedures.
Additional Information :
Pay Range : $17.00 $21.82Other Compensation (if applicable) : Shift Differentials are availableReview theUMMS Benefits GuideRemote Work : Employment Type :
Fulltime
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Vacancy : 1
Salary : $17 - $22
