Imaging Assistant (Part-Time, Day Shift)

Adventist Health•Selma, CA

1d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Imaging Assistant safely transports patients to and from the diagnostic imaging department while ensuring patient support systems remain in place. The assistant reports changes in a patient’s condition to nurses and/or technologists. The role also supports imaging procedures, patient handoffs, documentation, clerical work, and upkeep of imaging equipment and spaces.

Requirements

High school education, GED, or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
Receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Responsibilities

Safely transport patients, with or without oxygen as appropriate, between their rooms and the diagnostic imaging department.
Assist patients with transfers between wheelchairs, exam tables, stretchers, and toilets as needed.
Provide direct patient care as directed by technologists or radiologists in conjunction with imaging procedures.
Serve as a liaison between technologists and unit nursing staffs.
Handle duties related to handoff of care between the imaging department and hospital units.
Recognize and report abnormal, emergent, or unusual signs and symptoms based on the patient population and common diagnoses, including changes in vital signs, intake, output, and patient complaints.
Check documentation before patient transfer.
Process paperwork and assemble films in preparation for reading.
Assist imaging clerical staff as needed.
Follow HIPAA and other patient confidentiality guidelines and regulations.
Keep stretchers and wheelchairs clean and neatly stored, stock blanket warmers and linens, and keep exam rooms tidy and equipment clean.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.