Patient Transport/CT Technologist Assistant

Northside Hospital Inc.•Lawrenceville, GA

About The Position

Assists imaging technologists and radiation therapists with procedures and supports delivery of imaging services to patients of all ages. Provides support to nursing and administrative staff. The role includes transporting and preparing patients, assisting with imaging exams and CT simulations or treatments, supporting image and chart management, maintaining a clean and supplied department, and promoting patient and workplace safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education (GED), post-secondary education, or one year of work experience.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience in clinical patient care, preferably in a radiology or other hospital or medical office environment.

Responsibilities

Greet and transport patients to the examining area and prepare them for exams.
Gather forms, questionnaires, and orders.
Assist with imaging exams and procedures, including setting up rooms and immobilizing patients.
Assist with image management, including preparing images for interpretation and separating copies.
Communicate with patients, referring physicians, radiologists, technologists, and others to obtain or provide information about medical history, care procedures, and appropriate care or discharge instructions.
Ensure patient safety, privacy, and comfort, and report problems as needed.
Maintain cleanliness in exam rooms, dressing rooms, and bathrooms; restock rooms with linens and supplies.
Cut blocks needed for radiation treatments.
Help imaging technologists and radiation therapists get patients back and gowned for CT simulations and treatments.
Assist with examination room turnover, cleanliness, and supplies.
Help imaging staff pull charts for upcoming appointments and collect radiology scans on CD from local departments or hospitals.
Keep department halls clear of deliveries, wheelchairs, and stretchers to allow easy passage and promote safety per TJC.
Ensure wheelchairs and stretchers are free of oxygen tanks.
Retrieve instruments needed for procedures and clean and prepare instruments for High Level Disinfection (HLD).
Ensure department oxygen tanks are full and ready for use.
Follow proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Immediately report mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee, patient, or visitor injuries or accidents to the Manager.