Student Tech Assistant PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Student Tech Assistant (PRN)

POSITION SUMMARY

• Responsible for transporting patients to and from Imaging Services with an understanding of all transportation modalities and when to use them.
• Assists the technologist (organizer) in acquiring medical information for patient studies.
• Communicates with physician to verify orders and patient clinical histories.
• The duties of this person require the exercise of courtesy and patience in speaking with patients, families, and others to maintain sound public relations.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
   • Excellent customer service skills.
   • Reads and understands the English language.
   • Ability to think critically and analytically with little or no supervision
   • Ability to work effectively in situations of high stress and conflict and communicate goals and outcomes.
   • Ability to process information and prioritize
   • Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills
   • Possesses independent work habits, is self-reliant and self-directed
   • Ability to learn, adapt, and change as required by the job functions
   • Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of material and information accessed and reviewed
   • Basic computer literacy
   • Ability to move freely, reach, bend, and complete light lifting
   • Ability to use good body mechanics while performing daily job functions and ability to follow specific OSHA guidelines
   • Ability to maintain attendance to meet standard job practices

1. Education
   • Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Licensure
   • Current CPR card (transporters)
3. Experience

1. Interpersonal skills
2. Essential technical/motor skills
3. Essential physical requirements
   • Medium: Exert 20-50lb. of force occasionally and/or up to 15 lb. of force frequently - greater than 75%

1. Essential mental requirements

1. Essential sensory requirements
2. Other
   • Excellent customer service skills.
   • Basic computer skills
   • Should be skilled in the proper handling and trasportation of patients and thorughly knowledgeable in moving the handicapped disabled.

1. Equipment used

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

1. Exposure to hazards (body fluid exposure level)
   • Level I

1. Age of Patient Populations Served
   • Neonates 1 - 30 days
   • Infants 30 days - 1 year
   • Children 1 - 12 years
   • Adolescents 13 - 18 years
   • Adults 19 - 70 years
   • Geriatrics - 70+ years

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Below are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the position’s purpose and objectives. These are critical or fundamental to the performance of the position. They are the major functions for which the person in the position is held accountable. Following are the essential functions of the position, along with the corresponding performance standards.
• General Responsibilities
  • Assists organizer in the flow of patients, keeping an eye out for patient waiting times.
  • Transports patients to and from Imaging Services.
  • Understanding of O2, O2 equipment, cannulas, tubing, outlets, etc. and how and when to transport patients on O2.
  • Knowledge of transporting patients with IV's, IVACS.
  • Understands proper dress for transporting of patients.
  • Must have knowledge of hospital, departmental, and other department functions.
  • Must adhere to PPE policies and have a thorough understanding of protective equipment and when to use the various devices to best protect themselves.
  • Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient, including: pediatric, geriatric, and general population.
  • Reports all repairs on wheelchairs, stretchers, etc. to appropriate staff.
  • Assists Imaging Services personnel by performing a variety of duties for patients and certain heavy duties in the care of the physically or mentally handicapped.
  • Assists the organizer as needed.
  • Maintains appropriate stock supplies and helps keep department clean.
  • Routinely notifies organizer of needed supplies.
  • Helps maintain the equipment and assists in cleaning the department, except for those duties pertaining directly to Environmental Services personnel.
  • Is familiar with equipment for processing and developing images and assists with the processing as needed.
  • Must be familiar and adhere to all hospital and departmental policies.
  • Ability to operate a computer
  • Maintain working equipment. Report non-working equipment to supervisor.
  • Make discs for patients
  • Follow proper chain-of-command for issues and complaints
  • Assist in orientation and training of new staff members
  • Perform any other task requested from supervisor or management in a willing and positive manner
• Functions as a role model for current and new staff.
  • Accepts assignment as preceptor for new staff.
  • Facilitates problem resolution among peers as observed by manager and peers.
  • Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff toward the organization.
• Actively participates in service, departmental, and hospital-wide committees as assigned, providing on-going communication to those one represents.
  • Attends 75% of scheduled meetings as evidence by minutes.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job related hazards.
  • Attends safety education programs.
  • Provides complete and accurate responses to safety questions.
  • Operates assigned equipment and performs all procedures in a safe manner as instructed.
  • Maintains work area and equipment in condition required by department standards.
  • Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions.
  • Effectively utilizes unit manuals as resources in order to clarify and/or resolve hospital policy issues.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, and correct use of protective barrier equipment.
  • Attends annual education programs.
  • Wears and/or uses appropriate safety equipment.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
  • Interacts with all of the above in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner as observed by nurse manager and peers.
  • Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly manner as measured by management observation and peer input.
  • Maintains professional composure and confidence during stressful situations.
  • Maintains open communication using appropriate chain of command regarding issues.
  • Conducts all work activities with respect for rights and wishes of patients, visitors, families, and fellow employees.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times.
  • Presents neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by hospital policy.
  • Displays a positive attitude that contributes to the overall customer service program in place at the hospital.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
  • Participates in staff meetings as required
  • Supports the hospital's mission, policies, and programs through attendance and participation at committee meetings.
  • Demonstrates ability to use the computer system.
  • Completes work assignments on time/readily accepts assignments as observed by supervisor/director.
  • Reports to work on time and is at work as scheduled, as observed by supervisor/director.