Imaging Assistant, AHSB, Per Diem
About The Position
Formerly known as Bakersfield Heart Hospital since 1999, Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield is building upon a legacy of exceptional heart care and expanding our ability to better serve Kern County for decades to come. We are comprised of a 47-bed hospital with three operating rooms, four cardiac catheterization labs and offer a range of specialty services to the community. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks. 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
