Imaging Assistant - Per Diem, Radiology, Selma

Adventist Health•Selma, CA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Located in the central San Joaquin Valley, Adventist Health Selma has been serving the Central Valley since 1999. We are comprised of a 57-bed acute care hospital and six local medical offices. Selma is rapidly growing with nearly 25,000 residents offering a great cost of living and close-knit communities. Residents enjoy shopping and dining opportunities, museums, historic sites and churches, all within a family-friendly atmosphere. Job Summary: Safely transports patients to and from the diagnostic imaging department, ensuring patient support systems are in place at all times. Reports any changes in patient condition during the process to nurses and/or technologists.

Requirements

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required

Nice To Haves

Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

Safely transports patients (with and without oxygen, as appropriate) between their rooms and the diagnostic imaging department.
Assists patients from wheelchair to exam table, stretcher or toilet and back as needed.
Provides direct patient care as directed by technologists or radiologists, in conjunction with all imaging procedures.
Serves as liaison between technologists and unit nursing staffs.
Performs all duties related to the hand off of care between the imaging department and hospital unit, including recognizing and reporting abnormal, emergent or unusual signs and symptoms based on patient population and common diagnoses (change in vital signs, intake, output, patient complaints, etc.).
Checks all documentation prior to patient transfer.
Processes paperwork and assembles films in preparation for reading.
Assists the imaging clerical staff as needed.
Adheres to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other patient confidentiality guidelines and regulations.
Keeps stretchers and wheelchairs clean and neatly stored, blanket warmers and linens stocked, exam rooms tidy and equipment clean.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.