Medical Imaging Assistant (Per Diem)
About The Position
The Medical Imaging Assistant assists the modality technologist staff in their area of assignment, under the direct supervision of modality imaging technologists and within the Medical Imaging Assistant scope of practice. The Medical Imaging Assistant (MIA) takes assignments, prioritizes and coordinates patient flow between departments, greets patients, escorts ambulatory patients, and transports patients between patient floors and Medical Imaging via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed, depending on patient condition or need of the department. The MIA is also responsible for transporting decedents to the morgue and following the morgue workflow. The Medical Imaging Assistant utilizes all tools, knowledge, and skill to ensure safety of the patient, other staff involved, and themselves at all times. The MIA also assists the technologist in transferring patient on and off of imaging tables and completes minor housekeeping duties as required.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
- Healthcare provider BLS card is required prior to start date.
- Evidence of completion of an approved 7 hour HIV/Aids Training course, or must complete the 7 hour course within the first month of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous patient transport, patient aide and film library experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of hospital computer systems.
Responsibilities
- Assists modality technologist staff in their area of assignment.
- Takes assignments, prioritizes and coordinates patient flow between departments.
- Greets patients, escorts ambulatory patients, and transports patients between patient floors and Medical Imaging via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed.
- Transports decedents to the morgue and follows the morgue workflow.
- Ensures safety of the patient, other staff involved, and themselves at all times.
- Assists the technologist in transferring patients on and off of imaging tables.
- Completes minor housekeeping duties as required.
Benefits
- Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
- Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
- Generous retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years with immediate vesting.
- Pre-tax and Roth after tax retirement savings plans.
- An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
- A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
- Free parking and Orca transit passes.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
