Imaging Assistant - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Day Shift - Full Time

Sharp HealthCare•La Mesa, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Imaging Assistant supports Imaging Center procedures by transporting and monitoring patients before, during, and after procedures. The role includes assisting imaging staff with patient transfers and image processing, handling patient documents and specimens, performing clerical duties, and communicating patient status and safety information to nursing and Imaging staff. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU-UHW; employees must join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member for the duration of the agreement.

Requirements

American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (AHA BLS Healthcare) certification is required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of patient-care experience.
Knowledge of body mechanics for safe patient and self transfers.

Responsibilities

Greet and escort patients to Imaging Center rooms, helping secure appropriate clothing and valuables.
Transport patients to and from the Imaging Center using a mode appropriate to their physical limitations and procedure requirements.
Verify patient identity using the name band and a second identifier, check physician orders, and notify nursing staff before departure.
Assist with patient transfers, requesting help as needed and never transferring a patient from bed to gurney without assistance.
Observe patients during procedures and transport, maintain a safe environment, and communicate or document changes in patient condition.
Safeguard patient privacy, dignity, respect, and comfort during transportation.
Assist with imaging procedures by developing radiographs or images and helping move patients.
Process radiographic film using proper safelight technique; print images and make duplicates; and display images for radiologist interpretation with proper anatomical orientation.
Match completed procedures with the correct patient Imaging jacket and insert, checking patient name and medical record number.
Scan appropriate patient documents into Synapse, ensuring correct patient identification and electronic filing.
Transfer specimens with proper identification and safety precautions.
Communicate patient status, location, isolation precautions, and safety information to nursing and Imaging staff.
Obtain the Clinicomp Transport Form from the patient's RN before departure, give it to the technologist upon arrival, and return it to the RN with relevant updates.
Sign in and out of the department to support workflow, and communicate and document equipment malfunctions.
Accurately use IDXRAD tracking steps and downtime log forms when needed.
Deliver STAT, ASAP, and emergency reports to appropriate areas without delay when manual report delivery is used.
Assist in the Film Library by matching previous patient jackets with correct inserts and comparison films.
Use Quick Report for faxing reports and CareCast or OCM for lab and Engineering work order entry; perform required IDXRAD functions to support patient, physician, care, and inquiry needs.
Participate in department meetings and focus groups, follow supervisory direction, and support department goals and changes.
Communicate professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, coworkers, and supervisors; use active listening and clear, nontechnical communication as appropriate.
Assist coworkers, maintain a safe work environment, report for assignments on time, share resources, and help train and orient employees new to the area.
Identify, correct, or report unsafe conditions; cooperate with coworkers and troubleshoot actual or potential problems.
Manage workload and time effectively, cross-cover other areas as needed, and use available time for stocking, cleaning, assisting coworkers, and providing relief for breaks, lunch, or meetings.
Identify and complete additional projects or educational in-services outside daily responsibilities.