Technologist Assistant 3 - Hamburg outpatient imaging

Lumexa Imaging•Hamburg, NY

18d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Technologist Assistant supports all technologists at the center by helping maintain on-time schedules and keeping the diagnostic imaging scanning area organized. The role focuses on patient care and smooth patient flow, including preparing patients and charts, supporting technologists during exams, and assisting with breast biopsy procedures. The position is based at the Hamburg outpatient imaging location. The schedule is Monday through Friday, either 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with one Saturday per month from 7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. The employer describes the work environment as beautiful and spa-like and notes that there is no on-call or overnight work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of and adherence to company policies, protocols, HIPAA, safety guidelines, and ALARA principles.
Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and basic computer skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize work and follow assignments through to completion.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
Flexibility and adaptability to constant change.
Attention to detail and accuracy; ability to manage schedules and ensure work is completed.
Ability to provide high-quality customer service with integrity and compassion, resolve service-recovery issues, and recognize when to escalate.
Ability to communicate complex subject matter clearly and engagingly and remain calm in difficult situations.
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects up to 50 pounds; stand, stoop, lift, and walk without restrictions.
Ability to perform computer-related activities for extended periods and to see, hear, speak, write, and key.

Nice To Haves

Radiology Technology student status or 12 months of previous experience in diagnostic radiology or another imaging modality.
Nursing Assistant experience or previous patient-care/medical-care experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Desire to learn breast procedures and assist technologists and radiologists with biopsy patients.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the company’s values in daily activities.
Greet and escort patients to the changing room and briefly explain procedures.
Manage post-exam patient hand-offs.
Ensure an efficient, friendly, and smooth experience for patients entering the center.
Support smooth patient throughput across the center and all modalities.
Monitor modality schedules.
Prepare charts, including checking for orders and outside films when necessary.
Help technologists stay on schedule by preparing the next patient.
Assist with breast biopsy procedures.
Provide front-end coverage as needed.
Attend training to stay current on best practices and certifications.
Keep supplies and patient gowns stocked.
Complete other tasks and projects as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning the first of the month following the start date.
401(k) with profit sharing beginning on the first day of employment.
Vacation and PTO accrued beginning on the start date.
Six paid holidays.
Four hours of paid community service or volunteer time per year.
Annual bonus opportunity for all employees.
Annual reviews for merit increases.
No on-call or overnight work.
Opportunity to learn and grow a career within Windsong.