Sr. Imaging Assistant, Per Diem, Variable Shift

Adventist Health•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Adventist Health Portland has been caring for East Portland since 1893, growing alongside the community we serve. Today, more than 2,300 employees are dedicated to whole-person care, mind, body and spirit, across our 302-bed medical center, emergency department, and network of clinics, urgent care, home care and hospice services. The Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, located on our medical center campus, provides advanced cardiovascular care, bringing together expert providers, innovative treatments and compassionate support for patients across the region. Safely transports patients to and from the diagnostic imaging department, ensuring patient support systems are in place at all times. Reports any changes in patient condition during the process to nurses and/or technologists. Assists with managing the imaging department's patient flow.

Requirements

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Nice To Haves

Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Two years' customer service experience in a healthcare setting: Preferred
Five years' experience as an Imaging Assistant: Preferred

Responsibilities

Safely transports patients (with and without oxygen, as appropriate) between their rooms and the diagnostic imaging department.
Assists patients from wheelchair to exam table, stretcher or toilet and back as needed.
Provides direct patient care as directed by technologists or radiologists, including starting/flushing appropriate IV access on patients as needed.
Verifies orders for exams to be performed and confirms patient lab work is within safe limits for exam to be performed.
Processes paperwork and develops and assembles films in preparation for reading.
Assists the imaging clerical staff as needed.
Adheres to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other patient confidentiality guidelines and regulations.
Serves as a liaison between technologists and unit nursing staff.
Performs all duties related to the hand off of care between the imaging department and hospital unit, recognizing and reporting abnormal, emergent or unusual signs and symptoms based on patient population and common diagnoses (change in vital signs, intake, output, patient complaints, etc.).
Assists with managing the imaging department's patient flow.
Sets up procedural trays using sterile techniques and prepares contrast injectors for exams.
Keeps stretchers and wheelchairs clean and neatly stored, blanket warmers and linens stocked, exam rooms tidy and equipment clean.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.