Supplemental Imaging Techonologist Aide

Memorial Hermann Health System•The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

The Supplemental Imaging Technologist Aide assists a licensed technologist with examinations and other diagnostic imaging activities within the Imaging Department’s scope of service. The role supports patient care, communicates patient needs to staff, and helps maintain supplies in imaging suites while following applicable work rules and regulatory requirements. The aide performs assigned direct and indirect patient-care tasks under the direction of a Radiology Tech, according to the needs and age of the patient population. Duties also include assisting with patient and family learning needs, entering physician orders, coordinating diagnostic-testing schedules, supporting imaging-related computer systems, answering departmental calls, and maintaining supplies. Aides are expected to provide safe, compassionate, personalized, and efficient service and to meet mandatory education and competency requirements.

Requirements

Two years of experience in a healthcare setting or current enrollment in an accredited Radiologic Technology school.
Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Windows and electronic mail.
Ability to understand written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Demonstrated skills for the assigned specialty area, function, or procedures.
For an Imaging Aide performing DEXA: 16 hours of specific bone densitometry equipment training.
For an Imaging Aide performing DEXA: complete four hours of radiation safety and protection training annually, as required by the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED; preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist licensed technologists with examinations and diagnostic imaging activities within the department’s scope of service.
Perform assigned direct and indirect patient-care tasks under the direction of a Radiology Tech, according to the skills inventory and the needs and age of the patient population.
Assist with planning and implementing direct patient care and document care in the patient medical record according to hospital policies and procedures.
Assist personnel in meeting patient and family learning needs and communicate with healthcare team members to support quality care.
Enter physician orders using a computer and coordinate diagnostic-testing schedules.
Assist patients with written teaching protocols.
Maintain appropriate stock of linen, medical supplies, clerical supplies, and supplies in imaging suites.
Assist with technical matters related to PACS, RadNet, and other computer-based applications.
Answer departmental telephones as necessary, verify information, and resolve common problems.
Follow work rules, regulatory requirements, and Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including those related to safety, time management, supply management, productivity, and service quality.
Meet mandatory and continuing education requirements and maintain skills competency.
Support department-based goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Provide safe, compassionate, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.