Imaging Assistant - Per diem

Torrance Memorial Medical Center•Torrance, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs patient preparations and screening processes, as well as transporting patients for the department. Provides health care services in own job category to all age groups and demonstrates competence in interpersonal relationships to all age groups. Utilizes Hospital Information System (HIS), Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS. Maintains a safe working environment by ensuring gurneys are locked, side rails are up as indicated, keeping the unit free of hazards/clutter, adhering to infection prevention guidelines, and disposing of infectious waste properly. Speaks up when others are taking safety risks and follows rules designed for personal protection and environmental safety, including safe use of equipment. Understands role in maintaining medication security to authorized personnel only. Adheres to infection prevention guidelines: Uses good hand washing technique, foam in and out of room. Adheres to isolation policy. Disposes of infectious waste properly. Transports and moves patients using appropriate body mechanics and safety precautions. Demonstrates knowledge and practice of safe patient handling devices. Follows Universal Protocol by using two patient identifiers prior to working with a patient. Uses the appropriate hand off communication techniques (SBAR) when bringing patients to and from the department. Assists outpatients from reception area to the department. Ascertains needs and the appropriate gowns to change into for exam. Ensures patient comfort and confidentiality at all times. Provides coverage for clerical staff when needed. Understands and carries out role in department and organizational emergency and disaster plans in a prompt and effective manner. Cleans and maintains all wheelchairs and gurneys. Meets safety needs of patients, and using equipment safely and properly (O2, Hoyer lift, electric beds). Assists with answering telephone, scheduling appointments, confirming appointments and answering questions. Prepares patient’s paperwork for examinations. Orders and stocks department supplies. Assists technologist in cleaning and preparing exam room. Restocks linen and patient care supplies in the department. Answers the telephone courteously within three rings, identifying self and department, routes calls, ascertains needs and takes accurate messages as appropriate. Follows cleaning and high level disinfection of semi-critical devices, policy and procedures. Transports specimens to the laboratory. Utilizes MRI safety at all times. Watches MRIS safety video before working in MRI. Provides supportive care during patient's scans (hand holding, gentle verbal conversation, simple presence). Attends to difficult/claustrophobic patients. Screens visitors, other hospital employees and anyone entering the 5 Gauss line with any and all ferromagnetic materials, pacemakers, ID badges, tools, etc.

Requirements

BCLS or ACLS Certification
Utilizes Hospital Information System (HIS), Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS.
Maintains a safe working environment.
Follows rules designed for personal protection and environmental safety, including safe use of equipment.
Understands role in maintaining medication security to authorized personnel only.
Adheres to infection prevention guidelines: Uses good hand washing technique, foam in and out of room. Adheres to isolation policy. Disposes of infectious waste properly.
Transports and moves patients using appropriate body mechanics and safety precautions.
Demonstrates knowledge and practice of safe patient handling devices.
Follows Universal Protocol by using two patient identifiers prior to working with a patient.
Uses the appropriate hand off communication techniques (SBAR) when bringing patients to and from the department.
Assists outpatients from reception area to the department.
Ensures patient comfort and confidentiality at all times.
Understands and carries out role in department and organizational emergency and disaster plans in a prompt and effective manner.
Cleans and maintains all wheelchairs and gurneys.
Meets safety needs of patients, and using equipment safely and properly (O2, Hoyer lift, electric beds).
Assists with answering telephone, scheduling appointments, confirming appointments and answering questions.
Prepares patient’s paperwork for examinations.
Orders and stocks department supplies.
Assists technologist in cleaning and preparing exam room.
Restocks linen and patient care supplies in the department.
Answers the telephone courteously within three rings, identifying self and department, routes calls, ascertains needs and takes accurate messages as appropriate.
Follows cleaning and high level disinfection of semi-critical devices, policy and procedures.
Transports specimens to the laboratory.
Utilizes MRI safety at all times.
Watches MRIS safety video before working in MRI.
Provides supportive care during patient's scans (hand holding, gentle verbal conversation, simple presence).
Attends to difficult/claustrophobic patients.
Screens visitors, other hospital employees and anyone entering the 5 Gauss line with any and all ferromagnetic materials, pacemakers, ID badges, tools, etc.

Responsibilities

Performs patient preparations and screening processes.
Transports patients for the department.
Utilizes Hospital Information System (HIS), Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS.
Maintains a safe working environment.
Follows rules designed for personal protection and environmental safety.
Understands role in maintaining medication security.
Adheres to infection prevention guidelines.
Transports and moves patients using appropriate body mechanics and safety precautions.
Demonstrates knowledge and practice of safe patient handling devices.
Follows Universal Protocol by using two patient identifiers.
Uses appropriate hand off communication techniques (SBAR).
Assists outpatients from reception area to the department.
Ensures patient comfort and confidentiality.
Provides coverage for clerical staff when needed.
Understands and carries out role in department and organizational emergency and disaster plans.
Cleans and maintains all wheelchairs and gurneys.
Meets safety needs of patients, and using equipment safely and properly (O2, Hoyer lift, electric beds).
Assists with answering telephone, scheduling appointments, confirming appointments and answering questions.
Prepares patient’s paperwork for examinations.
Orders and stocks department supplies.
Assists technologist in cleaning and preparing exam room.
Restocks linen and patient care supplies in the department.
Answers the telephone courteously within three rings, identifying self and department, routes calls, ascertains needs and takes accurate messages as appropriate.
Follows cleaning and high level disinfection of semi-critical devices, policy and procedures.
Transports specimens to the laboratory.
Utilizes MRI safety at all times.
Provides supportive care during patient's scans.
Attends to difficult/claustrophobic patients.
Screens visitors, other hospital employees and anyone entering the 5 Gauss line with any and all ferromagnetic materials, pacemakers, ID badges, tools, etc.