Imaging Technical Aide

Imaging Technical Aide

Coordinates patient flow for imaging services. Assists a licensed technologist in performing physician defined routine and specialized diagnostic imaging procedures. Provides support assistance/activities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and assists with the transfer of patients to and from imaging services.
• Prepares patients for imaging procedures, including: dressing patient, connecting patient to EKG, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry monitoring.
• Responds to physician or technologist requests during imaging procedures using appropriate anatomy/physiology terminology, procedural protocols, and imaging equipment.
• Under the supervision of licensed staff: positions patient, advances/pulls wires and catheters, manipulates digital imaging equipment.
• Explains a variety of necessary information to the patient/family member, such as: consent for treatment, MRI questionnaire, and procedure explanation.
• Assists with burning patient CDs and providing statistical data as needed to department leadership.
• Establishes and maintains sterile fields, instrumentation, and mechanical implementation used during imaging procedures.
• Assists in the maintenance and effective use of all equipment and supplies in the imaging department.
• Disinfects and sterilizes exam rooms and equipment.
• Serves as inter-departmental communication resource.
• Assists in calls with patients (i.e., appointment reminders, pre or post instructions and questions, etc.).
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience: None.

Licensure Requirement: CPR required