Radiology Assistant-Full Time Days-Temecula Valley Hospital

UHS•Temecula, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents. The hospital features 140 private patient rooms; emergency care; advanced cardiac and stroke care; orthopedics; general and surgical specialties. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both 2017 and 2020 and has received 10 “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, most recently in Spring 2023. The hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2023-2024 for Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Stroke, Pneumonia and COPD, as well as the Healthgrades 2022 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award. TVH is a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received eight Women’s Choice Award Achievements as One of America’s Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and One of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety. Other accolades include: the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, Mission Lifeline® - STEMI Receiving Center – GOLD PLUS, Mission Lifeline® - NSTEMI – GOLD, Blue Distinction® Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries, The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Certification for Hip and Knee Replacement, first hospital in the state of California to achieve certification as a Gluten-Free Food Service facility, 3 Star Medicare Hospital Compare Rating, the American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation, the honor of the Inland Empire’s Top Workplaces 2017 and 2018, has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality Cardiac Care Facility for comprehensive heart and vascular treatment-including Cardiac Medical Intervention, Cardiac Rhythm Programs and Cardiac Surgery. For more information, please visit www.SWHtemeculavalley.com. The Radiology Assistant provides general assistance and support to the technologists and the radiology team; performs a variety of tasks to enhance the flow of patients, supplies, and information within the Imaging/Radiology department; responsibilities of this role including but not limited to exam room preparation, stock/inventory maintenance, patient transport coordination and some clerical duties as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Current BLS (AHA) certification required

Nice To Haves

One year of college education preferred
Previous hospital experience preferred
Prior patient care experience preferred
Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred

Responsibilities

Treats everyone with dignity and respect and encourages collaborative relationships with collegues, community providers, patients and family members. Consistently identifies ways to improve customer service and feedback while reducing customer/patient complaints.
Regularly attends department meetings, Town Hall meetings and staff recognition events as appropriate. Actively participates in department, hospital, and facility committees.
Assures timely compliance with job requirements which may include, annual FIT Testing, TB, Flu Vaccination, LMS, licensure and certification renewals.
Adheres to facility and department attendance requirements.
Keeps work area clean, organized and clutter free. Notifies Imaging Manager as appropriate.
Ensures department has equipment and supplies necessary to provide consistent quality and service delivery.
Reports any unsafe situations or safety hazards immediately. Labels and removes any malfunctioning equipment from service and notifies the Facilities Department via work order.
Participates in Emergency Preparedness Drills. Demonstrates through practice drills and upon request understanding of his/her role in the event of an emergency or disaster.