Imaging Assistant, PRN

Lifepoint Health•Johnstown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We perform a variety of duties under the direction of a registered technologist. Able to perform some exams after competencies have been completed with the School of Radiologic Technology. Handles patients of all ages (neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics).

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Current enrollment or graduate of radiography (JRCERT accredited), sonography (CAAHEP accredited), or nuclear medicine technologist program (JRCNMT accredited).
6 months clinical experience in inpatient/outpatient setting.
CPR.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily equipment inspections, warm up procedures and follow Quality Control Program under supervision of a Technologist.
Assist Radiologist and Technologist setting up contrast; however, will never be responsible for loading or priming the injector.
Obtain quality images while following radiation safety standards and protocols.
Assist with positioning and performing exams, but should never hold the detector or patients for Radiation procedures.
Arrive patients, track exams, scan scripts, and schedule exams in the Radiology Information Systems.
Assist Radiologist and Technologist in performing modality specific exams.
Maintain clinical proficiency for all completed competencies and equipment skills.
Follows safety procedures and guidelines and reports unsafe practices and conditions.
Assists with, and with documented competency, perform lab collections.
Consistently and appropriately follows Universal Precautions.
Operates office equipment as needed.
Answers phone in an efficient, courteous manner.
Attends and participates in staff meetings.
Maintains professional skills and provides age-specific care to patients of all ages (neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics).
Assists in performing first aid, CPR and AED.
Performs patient transport.