CT Scan Assistant

Anne Arundel Health System • Annapolis, MD

271d • $17 - $23

About The Position

The CT Scan Assistant provides assistance to the CT Scan Technologist under their supervision to ensure patient care flow through the CT scan department in accordance with the protocols, policies, and standards of the CT Scan department. This role involves direct patient care, maintaining a safe working environment, and ensuring the efficient operation of the CT scan area.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Six months experience working in either a diagnostic imaging or acute care setting is preferred.
• American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication skills.
• General computer software usage.
• General medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients and families in a developmentally, culturally, and ethically appropriate manner under the direction of the CT scan Technologist.
• Double identifies all patients prior to assisting them in CT scan.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with departmental and organizational policies, processes, and procedures.
• Ensures appropriate storage and routing of supplies in the CT area; monitors supplies and reports shortages as required.
• Transports patients in accordance with established safety policies.
• Participates in patient care data collection and unit-specific procedures as directed by the CT scan Technologist.
• Confers with the supervisor to report problems relative to equipment, staffing, and productivity and makes recommendations.
• Obtains pertinent pre-screening clinical data prior to diagnostic examination and assists with the preparation of patients.
• Assists the CT scan technologist with efficient patient flow through the scanner area through effective scheduling and assignment of responsibility.
• Actively participates in departmental activities and departmental staff meetings.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED