Imaging Tech Assistant – Imaging Admin – Sharp Memorial Hospital – Variable Shift

Facility: Sharp Memorial Hospital

City San Diego

Department

Job Status

Regular

Shift

Variable

FTE

1

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) – American Heart Association

Hours :

Shift Start Time:

Variable

Shift End Time:

Variable

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 – 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum):

$23.250 – $26.777 – $30.304

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

This position will cross to all modalities in Radiology (PET, NM, CT, XT, MRI).

What You Will Do

Assist with completing Imaging Center procedures including transportation and monitoring patients to and from, as well as during Imaging Center procedures. Provide receptionist and clerical support to Imaging Technologists.

Required Qualifications

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) – American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

1 Year Experience with patient care.

Essential Functions

Communication/Clerical SkillsPrior to exam, confirm patient is ready.Communicate scheduled times, preparation and related information to the technologist, nurse and patient.Ability to answer phone calls, triage and prioritize patient flow.Ability to document accurate phone messages and notification to appropriate personnel.Communicate and document equipment issues.Utilize AIDET.

Patient transportsPerform two patient identification and exam verification.Effective utilize patient transport system.Provide appropriate mode of transport for patients physical limitations and imagining procedure requirements.Obtain proper handoff including any required documentation from patients RN just prior to leaving the department.Perform proper handoff to technologist and nursing staff when patient arrives in the Imagining department or back to.Observe and maintain a safe environment for patients medical devices IVs, catheters, drainage and chest tubes, monitors and oxygen.Provide safe and timely transportation to and from Imagining department.Maintain privacy, dignity, respect and comfort to patient during transportation.Communicate patient status, isolation and safety precautions with Imaging and nursing staff.

Assist imaging proceduresAssist with patient mobilization before, during and after procedure.Observe patients during procedures to maintain a safe environment, documenting and/or communicate changes in patients condition to appropriate nursing and/or Imaging staff.Transfer specimens with proper identification and safety precaution to correct location.

Interpersonal skillsDemonstrates positive interpersonal skills and attitude towards the department as well as patients, visitors, physicians, coworkers and supervisors.The employees attitude will be evaluated upon his/her ability to demonstrate the following skills.Communicate in all personal and telephone interactions in order to create a positive public image and harmonious work environment.Employ active listening skills.Use nontechnical communication as appropriate.Speak clearly and graciously at a moderate pace.Check for feedback as to whether the communication (instructions, directions, tc.) was understood.Uses an adult to adult tone of voice.Support the goals and direction of the Imaging Center.Participate in the implementation of change.Identify problems with suggestions for their resolution.Accept constructive criticism.

TeamworkAssist coworkers with tasks.Maintains safe work environment.Sharing available resources and information with others.Assists with training, orientation and upholding policies and procedures to new employees or those new to the area.Identifies, corrects and/or reports unsafe conditions.Accepts interpersonal differences and cooperates with other employees.Effectively utilize free time between assignments to complete the following tasks: Stocking supplies/linens in work area, cleaning work area, assisting coworkers with the completion of work. Provide relief for lunch, breaks and/or meetings.Identify and complete additional projects and/or educational In-services outside of daily responsibilities.

PACS and EMR utilization and BillingAbility to schedule all Imaging Procedure in EMR.Ability to communicate appropriate preparation information to patients.Accurately completes exams in EMR.Able to scan required documents into PACS, as needed.Understanding of PACS down-time procedures.Submit images and requests to after-hours service provider when applicable.Accurately enters billing information for supplies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Prefer knowledge of body mechanics for safe transfer of patient and self.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.