Imaging Services Assistant
About The Position
Performs assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Radiologic Technologist, including but not limited to: Cleaning the patients room, operating various equipment, helping with emergencies and assisting with patient flow. Prepares room to receive patient; sets up necessary equipment and ensures neatness and cleanliness of room. May assist with preparing patients for procedures. Supports cost efficient/effective delivery of care. Participates in department based and hospital-wide Continuous Quality Improvement. Responds immediately to emergency patient situations; initiates emergency life-saving techniques such as CPR using high quality resuscitation Basic Life Support. Required to complete MRI Safety training, follow safety measures when transporting patients to and from MRI, and have knowledge of proper use of MRI compatible equipment. Maintains confidentiality of patient records and information. Must complete additional training upon hiring as related to appropriate PPE use, patient moving techniques, patient equipment care training for telemetry boxes, IV pumps, oxygen tanks and more. Performs related responsibilities as required. Gives and/or receives information regarding patient schedule when appropriate. Assist the clinical team to transfer patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, beds and diagnostic equipment with minimal disruption to patient. Assists ambulatory and wheelchair patients to and from diagnostic imaging equipment. Escorts or directs patients to rooms or departments within the facility. May assist with patient transportation via wheelchair, stretcher or bed. Must be able to multitask and manage numerous patient requests at once and prioritize requests based on patient need. Provide excellent customer service to the patients and clinical teams they support while communicating to patients and family members the general overview and process the imaging appointment. Works regularly with patients, providers, imaging services technologists and nurses; the position is a critical component to ensuring patients have a positive experience with Emory Healthcare. Prepares rooms for patient visits; sets up necessary equipment and ensures neatness and cleanliness of room. Maintains stocks of supplies, drugs, linens as needed before, during and after patient visits. May assist with supply inventory including receiving, maintaining par levels, stocking shelves, etc.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- BLS certification required upon hiring.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a hospital setting preferred.
- Some college preferred.
Responsibilities
- Cleaning the patients room
- Operating various equipment
- Helping with emergencies
- Assisting with patient flow
- Preparing rooms for patient visits
- Setting up necessary equipment
- Ensuring neatness and cleanliness of room
- Assisting with preparing patients for procedures
- Supporting cost efficient/effective delivery of care
- Participating in department based and hospital-wide Continuous Quality Improvement
- Responding immediately to emergency patient situations
- Initiating emergency life-saving techniques such as CPR using high quality resuscitation Basic Life Support
- Completing MRI Safety training
- Following safety measures when transporting patients to and from MRI
- Having knowledge of proper use of MRI compatible equipment
- Maintaining confidentiality of patient records and information
- Completing additional training upon hiring as related to appropriate PPE use, patient moving techniques, patient equipment care training for telemetry boxes, IV pumps, oxygen tanks and more
- Performing related responsibilities as required
- Giving and/or receiving information regarding patient schedule when appropriate
- Assisting the clinical team to transfer patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, beds and diagnostic equipment with minimal disruption to patient
- Assisting ambulatory and wheelchair patients to and from diagnostic imaging equipment
- Escorting or directing patients to rooms or departments within the facility
- Assisting with patient transportation via wheelchair, stretcher or bed
- Multitasking and managing numerous patient requests at once and prioritizing requests based on patient need
- Providing excellent customer service to the patients and clinical teams they support while communicating to patients and family members the general overview and process the imaging appointment
- Maintaining stocks of supplies, drugs, linens as needed before, during and after patient visits
- Assisting with supply inventory including receiving, maintaining par levels, stocking shelves, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
