Imaging Assistant (Part-Time, Day Shift)

Adventist Health•Selma, CA

About The Position

The Imaging Assistant safely transports patients to and from the diagnostic imaging department, ensuring patient support systems are in place at all times. The role reports changes in patient condition during transport to nurses and/or technologists. It also supports imaging procedures, patient handoffs, documentation, clerical tasks, and the cleanliness and stocking of department equipment and spaces. Adventist Health Selma is a 57-bed acute care hospital with six local medical offices serving the Central San Joaquin Valley. The organization requires associates to receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

High school education, GED, or equivalent is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
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, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely transport patients, with or without oxygen as appropriate, between their rooms and the diagnostic imaging department.
Assist patients with transfers between wheelchairs and exam tables, stretchers, or 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 staff.
Complete duties related to handoff of care between the imaging department and hospital unit, including recognizing and reporting abnormal, emergent, or unusual signs and symptoms based on the patient population and common diagnoses.
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; keep blanket warmers and linens stocked; and keep exam rooms tidy and equipment clean.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.