Medical Imaging Tech Asst​/Mvh​/Pt

Title:

Medical Imaging Tech Assistant

Unit:
Medical Imaging

Hours:

Weekdays 4p-8p; every other weekend 7a-530p

Status:
Part Time, 40 hours per pay

Facility: MVH

Provides transport services to patients of all ages to and from all referral points within the hospital. Assist staff technologists in the performance of their technical and non-technical functions including room turnover, stocking, and inventory management. May be responsible for image reproduction using CDs/Film for patients, physicians and radiologists. Responsible for creating and maintaining a positive impression of Premier Health by proactively approaching, greeting, and acknowledging all customers in a friendly, professional manner and providing quick and responsive customer service.

Maintains equipment in good working condition. May perform clerical duties or assist in other areas based on departmental needs.

• Escorts/transports patients of all ages by cart, bed, or wheelchair to and from all referral points within the hospital. Receives and routes patients and associated paperwork throughout service areas.
• Provides physical assistance to staff in transfer (lifting) of patients as needed.
• Operates computerized system to update patient information, identify transportation needs, and facilitate automated patient tracking.
• Assists patients with personal needs (i.e. ambulation, restroom, bedpan, etc.). Awareness of patient condition during transportation and communicates special needs to nursing or technical staff.
• Utilizes effective communication skills by demonstrating respect, concern, and courtesy in all internal and external relationships. Provides basic patient care with dignity and respect for each patient.
• Participates in routine equipment care and cleaning. Reports faulty, damaged, or lost equipment appropriately. Returns equipment to proper storage area. Rounds for equipment during downtimes.
• Follows and implements safety policies and procedures including Radiation Safety.
• Maintains current inventory of supplies and assist supervisor in ordering supplies and maintaining supply par levels
• May be responsible for duties including image reproduction using CDs/Film, handling phone calls from customers, and other clerical duties.
• Assists technologists with the turnaround of the procedure rooms including linen management and cleaning of the equipment. May assist technologists in preparing patients for tests by getting patient on and off exam tables.

• Minimum Level of
  
  Education Required:
  
  High School completion / GED

• CPR Certification required within 30 days of hire

• Minimum Level of Experience
  
  Required:
  
  No prior job-related work experience
• Preferred experience:
  
  One year experience in medical/patient care environment

• Proficient in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Applicable computer applications
• Knowledge of radiation safety
• Knowledge of MRI safety