Sharp HealthCare · 7 hours ago
Imaging Assistant - SRS Kearny Mesa - Day Shift - Full Time
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$25.15/hr - $32.42/hr
1+ years expSharp HealthCare is a leading healthcare provider, and they are seeking an Imaging Assistant to support the Imaging Center procedures. The role involves assisting with patient transportation, monitoring during procedures, and ensuring effective communication within the department.
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Responsibilities
Assist with completing Imaging Center procedures including transportation and monitoring patients to and from, as well as during Imaging Center procedures
Communicates pertinent system issues to the Lead/Supervisor on a timely basis
Communicate equipment, employee, supply, adverse incidents, and workman's compensation issues to Lead/Supervisor in an appropriate time frame
Communicate openly and positively any changes to all departmental employees
Ensure employee/patient confidentiality is restricted to private area(s) and appropriate person(s)
All communication to employees and members of management should be conveyed in a positive and effective manner
Uses special needs resources (translation, phone services) to communicate with customers that speak another language or have hearing/speech disorders
Effectively communicate patient status to nursing and Radiology staff so condition and location is known to both areas
Cross cover in other areas of the department as work volume and staffing fluctuations occur
Assists with training, orientation and upholding policies and procedure to new employee or those new to the area
Greet and escort patients in and out of Radiology department with appropriate dress
Assist in transferring patients prior to and following procedures
Chaperone patients during procedures as needed
Demonstrates ability to make timely, accurate and safe decisions regarding patients
Even if those decisions are not covered by written or verbal instructions
Actively sets priorities, adjusting to unscheduled situations
Complete tasks and assigned duties in a timely manner as directed by Lead/Supervisor
Treats customers and co-workers with dignity and respect
Cooperates with initiatives to improve work processes
Supports organizational cost containment
Takes initiative in utilizing time effectively and appropriately
Demonstrate general knowledge of how to utilize PACS/SYNAPSE and RIS
Ability to print images and make duplicates of films and/or digital images
Ability to scan documents into PACS/SYNAPSE
Accurately follows downtime procedures
Able to perform required RIS functions to support patient, physician, technologists, and patients
Introduce self and purpose to patient upon first interaction with patient (i.e. calling patient from waiting area)
Verifies patient identification and pregnancy status through the use of double identifiers (name and DOB) - 5 Keys to Success #1
Ensures proper procedure on proper patient
Responsible for efficient and timely patient flow management
Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions and general understanding of sterile technique principles
Effectively utilize free time between patient care completing and any all assigned duties
Interacts and communicates in a manner to reflect an understanding of the patient's age, culture, state of health, level of comprehension
Apply techniques to improve patient care by rounding with patients and family
Maintains safe work environment
Cooperatively troubleshoots potential and actual problems both internal and external to the department
Provide appropriate mode of transportation for patient's physical limitations and imaging procedure requirements
Understands and applies appropriate MRI Safety precautions and Radiation Safety principles
Ensure a safe environment for patients with special needs to be monitored
Observes the patient, reports any changes in status, and initiates appropriate action to ensure a positive outcome
Follows patient's Advanced Directive
Perform QC procedures as assigned by department
Qualification
Required
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
Preferred
1 Year Patient care experience
Company
Sharp HealthCare
Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit integrated regional health care delivery system based in San Diego, Calif.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Parkinson's Foundation
2023-07-25Grant
Leadership Team
Dan Exley
Vice President of Clinical Systems
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