Technical Assistant

Diagnostic Imaging Position

Under the direction of the Diagnostic Imaging Supervisors performs and assists with diagnostic/therapeutic procedures for all ages of the population in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The scope and nature of procedures and types of patients differ according to specialty areas. Performs a variety of duties related to ensuring a positive and expedient patient experience, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, Experience, and/or Licensure:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Radiology experience preferred
• Knowledge of current medical terminology

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists outpatients in changing from street clothes to gowns; transports to appropriate areas. Introduces self, and explains procedure to patient. Follows hospital policy to accurately verify patient identification. Performs clinical history interviews and screens patients for any contraindications for exam to be performed and/or any allergies to contrast agents or medications to be administered. Assists with moving patients on and off the procedure tables. Prepares exam table as appropriate for the exam to be performed including coil selection (MRI), and gathering additional supplies needed. Transports and/or transfers images to Supervisor/Radiologist for review.
• Ensures order information is entered correctly into the information system.
• Practices infection control techniques and prevents cross contamination of contagious diseases and nosocomial infections by keeping areas clean and disinfected and keeping full dirty linen bags stored in soiled utility room.
• Utilizes safety practices to protect the patient, self, hospital property and equipment
• Completes clerical responsibilities and cover shifts as a clerk when necessary to assist departmental needs. Assists with scheduling or re-scheduling additional imaging when requested. Completes necessary paperwork, as requested.
• Pull images and matches patient demographics to ensure they are the same patient. Responsible for obtaining prior reports, images, H&P, prescriptions, labs, and other clinical data, as needed and assembling necessary paperwork, electronic images, prior to case being presented for radiologist review.
• Correctly identifies and marks all diagnostic forms for proper reporting and storage.
• Imports, uploads, digitizes, matches and corrects patient demographics in image information from PACS system. Prepares CD's of images
• Completes request from outside vendors for previous images and reports via PACS information system.
• Utilizes the computer system for order completion and scheduling accuracy. Completes all ordered tasks, reviews reports for correct content, etc. and communicates stat reports to ordering physicians office's. Faxes reports to the appropriate health care team.
• Assists in maintaining proper supply inventories in the imaging suites on a daily basis; delivers, transports, receives and returns supplies to the storeroom according to department standards, as needed. Maintains all supportive and accessory equipment and supplies in an operable and clean condition.
• Utilizes appropriate medical terminology as well as universal abbreviations, symbols, terms, and phrases relative to the imaging modality.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient's profile and appropriate algorithms.
• Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
• Visual acuity must be within normal range.
• Hearing within normal range is required

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Non-Exempt

Company: UNTWN Uniontown Hospital

Cost Center: 151 UNTWN Radiology Diagnostic

Address: 500 W Berkeley Street Uniontown Pennsylvania

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.