Radiology Technical Assistant; Per Diem

Overview

University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest – Radiology has an outstanding opportunity for a RADI OLOGY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (PER DIEM).

• Per diem

• The Radiology Technical Assistant provides general support to the Imaging Department. This includes preparing the patient for the procedure/exam, transporting the patient, assisting the technologist to transfer and position the patient, assisting the technologist to perform the exam if so assigned, keeping exam rooms clean and stocked with supplies, and other general technical duties.
• Prepares patient for diagnostic examination and assists technologist with limited procedures, under supervision, including but not limited to: greets patient and escorts to appropriate exam room.
• Using a professional, ethical, and caring demeanor, prepares and informs patients of exam procedure: identifies self, confirms name of patient and type of exam, explains the length of exam, and introduces technologist to the patient.
• If so assigned, assists with transferring and positioning the patient safely and properly for examination, under the direct supervision of the technologist.
• Operates imaging equipment for assigned procedures, under direct supervision of the technologist, according to departmental procedures.
• Notifies supervising technologist immediately of equipment problems.
• Assists technologist in processing images efficiently, both digital and hard copy.
• Completes daily work in a timely fashion within exam time-window.
• Transports patients, if so assigned, utilizing established patient transportation procedures and safety measures, maintaining observation of patient during transport and notifying a nurse if distress or health problems occur.
• Maintains transport equipment; ensures equipment is clean, in good working order, and prepared for transport use.
• Lifts, positions, and transfers patients using safe-lifting techniques and tools.
• Documentation:
  Uses RIS/PACS effectively to input/order/edit/cancel exams; accurately assists with data input (exam orders, patient data, patient charges, etc.) and required paperwork and records; effectively uses the computer and NWH software applications to access information.
• Coordinates and optimizes customer service and workflow; exhibits excellent customer service with patients, physician office staff, coworkers, management, vendors, etc.
• Answers telephone using defined etiquette standards; transfers calls and takes messages; answers and troubleshoots questions and follows through on inquiries; relays information to technical staff as appropriate.
• All staff members are required to assist in other areas (such as order entry, image library, scheduling, patient transport); work weekends, other shifts, holidays; and help co-workers with workload and projects.
• Maintains environment by setting up exam rooms with necessary equipment and supplies; inventories supplies and linens; restocks rooms as needed; cleans and tidies exam rooms, patient holding rooms, wait rooms, etc.

• May assist with training new personnel, as assigned.
• Attends staff meetings and required in-services.
• Participates in departmental goals and performance improvement projects.

• Required Position Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent or equivalent. Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on assigned unit/department.
• Desired Previous exposure to the field of Radiology preferred.
• License Required 1 year patient care experience preferred. CPR or BLS certification required, must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Certification as a CNA in the State of Washington preferred.

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses:
Montlake and Northwest. The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

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