Sr. Imaging Assistant, Per-Diem

Mid-Columbia Medical Center•Portland, OR

56d•Onsite

About The Position

In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast. Job Summary: 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 OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: 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.