CT Assistant | Radiology | Full Time

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Responsible for the safe transportation of patients within Radiology services and other assigned areas with consideration to age and developmental abilities.
• Primary focus will be on ED patients, ensuring timely prep, transport, and scan time
• Schedules appointments called in to the department by patients, physicians, and physicians’ offices, per policy and procedure.
• Answers the telephone politely and accurately communicates information to the appropriate staff.
• Enters and verifies data in the computer system.
• Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and restocking various assigned perioperative areas and equipment.
• Assesses and maintains supplies/equipment accurately and efficiently during the turnover process.
• Effectively uses verbal communication to assist staff/physicians in the care of the patient and standard department workflows.
• Uses appropriate infection prevention practices to turn over and clean perioperative areas.
• Orders supplies as needed. Maintains supplies in a neat and orderly environment.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and defers to Radiology staff to provide explanations and verbal reassurance as appropriate.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Maintains a good working relationship within the Radiology department and with other departments.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible & organized while being able to appropriately function under stressful situations.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly and uses proper body mechanics.
• Responds promptly to changes in workload, adjusting assignments as necessary to achieve optimal productivity, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• CNA license preferred
• BLS certification is required before providing patient care
• Experience with IV starts jlmartin@us.medical.canon>