Assistant Tech Imaging-Computed Tomography Full-Time Nights

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. The Assistant Tech will work five 8-hour shifts each week, scheduled from 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Assistant Tech Imaging provides support service to the technologists, nurses, and physicians and to other health care professionals related to Imaging Services. This position is pivotal in coordinating patient flow in the respective imaging departments. Duties may include setup work of exam/procedure room before patient arrival, verification of paperwork and physician orders, escorting of patient to and from the waiting and changing areas, assisting the technologists, nurses or physicians in performing the exam/procedure, and processing films and paperwork for completed exams.

Responsibilities

Cares for the patient throughout the treatment/procedure according to department and hospital standards of care, age-specific sensitivities, and Patients' First guidelines; Provides systems support by preparing procedure rooms for patients prior to their arrival in the department and work area; Assists in preparing patient for exam/procedure, including the ability to explain exams and answer basic questions, knowledge of MR Safety if assignment is MR and brings forward more detailed clinical questions to clinical staff; Follows directions of technologist/nurse to assist in performing exam/procedure on patients; Processes CDs as needed; Participates in lifting and escorting patients and maintains lift equipment competencies refer to NMH Safe Patient Handling Policy PC 05.0095; Helps to coordinate patient care based on departmental imaging protocols; Interacts and communicates with clinical and medical staff to coordinate patient flow; Reconciles physician orders to correct exam protocol and escalates discrepancies to appropriate clinical staff; Prepares all necessary paperwork and information so treatment/procedure may be performed; Retrieves physician orders as needed from all order systems including but not limited to EPIC, Chartview, Powerchart; Assists in clarification of patient demographic information and verifies patient information for accuracy and completeness; Monitors schedule to ensure effective patient flow throughout the diagnostic areas and informs coordinators, charge techs, and patients of delays; Identifies and obtains paperwork required to start exams, handles outside films appropriately and obtains patient films when requested; Recognizes and reports problems to appropriate supervisors; Uses scheduling system, Radnet and PACS proficiently and monitors stock of supplies, including Radiology Contrast Media, in treatment/procedure rooms; Uses designated equipment effectively, skillfully and efficiently and maintains equipment and work area as directed, documenting safety checklists where applicable; Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of department; Organizes and prioritizes assigned work and schedules time to accommodate work demands, turnaround-time and commitments; Provides clerical/technical support as needed and as assigned by Manager

Requirements

High School Diploma; Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Strong problem solving and organizational skills; Demonstrates computer skills; CPR Certification (BLS)

Nice to have

Previous experience in a healthcare delivery position; Bilingual language skills

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement; Loan forgiveness; 401(k) matching; Lifecycle benefits; Wide range of benefits for physical, emotional, and financial well-being; Sign-on bonus (eligibility conditions apply)