Technical Assistant

MemorialCare•Long Beach, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork. The Technical Assistant performs all support functions in the department to include transporting of patients, clerical file room, and reception duties under General supervision of the Radiology Support Services Supervisor, or lead technologist. The Technical Assistant may also assist the technical staff with direct patient care.

Requirements

6+ months of experience in a Radiology department clerical section
Medical terminology class
Technical skills to include basics keyboard operation for the computer, operating O2 tanks, and operating patient beds
Must be able to interact effectively with others and demonstrate problem solving ability
Prepares, processes, and according to written procedures "Numerical Filing System"
A current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) certification is required

Responsibilities

Perform imaging procedures of diagnostically acceptable quality to fulfill guidelines of department protocol
Files, retrieves, processes radiology records / films
Demonstrates knowledge of clerical procedures
Retrieves films from storage facilities or locations
Follows instructions from supervisors or lead technologist
Demonstrates ability to solve problems or troubleshoot equipment
Transport patient as needed
Observes scheduled work hours and meal breaks
Maintains and demonstrates compliance with hospital Policies / Procedures (Attendance, dress codes)
Attends in-services/department meetings
Demonstrates positive customer services skills
Follows through and completes job assignments
Accepts Changes in work method and conditions
Works effectively under pressure
Exercises initiative and self motivation to complete tasks
Keeps work area neat and clean
Demonstrates ability to use computer systems
Able to change printer ribbons/toner cartridges
Communicate and maintain proper relations personally and on the telephone with other Departments, Medical Center staff, M.D.’s and patient’s families to ensure a proper guest relations
Performs other duties as assigned