Imaging Assistant II - OR / X-Ray - Days - Bayfront Hospital

Orlando Health•St. Petersburg, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Imaging Assistant II supports Orlando Health Imaging areas, with dedicated support for operating room and X-ray operations at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. The role helps maintain safe, efficient imaging workflows by transporting and assisting patients, preparing rooms and equipment, handling supplies and materials, and supporting technologists during diagnostic exams. The position requires professional, safe patient handling; compliance with patient-identification, handoff, privacy, and organizational policies; accurate recordkeeping; and regular attendance at required meetings and in-services. The assistant is expected to maintain the knowledge and skills needed to support patients according to their age and status and to pursue professional growth.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within three months of hire.
One year of recent experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Transport bed, stretcher, and wheelchair patients safely and professionally while following HIPAA and handoff requirements.
Observe and assist patients in holding areas as needed.
Use two patient identifiers for every patient in accordance with Joint Commission patient-safety regulations.
Order and receive weekly radiology supplies.
Return equipment to designated storage areas and maintain transport equipment.
Clean, deodorize, and disinfect equipment as needed.
Pick up and deliver requisitions, specimens, and other materials within the facility.
Assist with stocking and cleaning rooms and correctly put away supplies.
Report faulty equipment, hazardous conditions, and incidents to a supervisor.
Maintain oxygen and suction supplies as required by the facility.
Recognize exam types and support workflow by helping technologists set up rooms and transporting patients to rooms.
Assist technologists in radiology rooms as needed to support safe diagnostic exams.
Use Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
Deliver mail between departments as needed.
Maintain accurate records according to departmental policies and regulatory requirements.
Attend meetings and in-services as required.
Maintain knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients’ age and status.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies, department guidelines, and education requirements.
Adhere to Orlando Health’s mission statement and strategic imperatives and pursue professional growth.