Diagnostic Imaging Assistant

Job Opportunity At St. Anthony Hospital

Assists technologists and provides support for the imaging department.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• May transport, prepare and position patients to accurately produce images of the body.
• May perform patient pre-screening, IV start, point of care, scheduling and education related to the examination.
• May enter and monitor patient data and transfer images.
• May ensure submission of high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning within scope of practice. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing room, and any other areas in the department.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Rare kneeling and sitting.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 4200000040 CT Scanner Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

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