IMAGING ASSISTANT- PT VARIES

 Riverside Healthcare is looking for a compassionate and motivated Imaging Assistant to support our Imaging Technologists in providing exceptional care. The Imaging Assistant is responsible for assisting with basic patient care, transportation, and clerical duties within the assigned imaging department. This role is crucial in making a positive first impression on our patients and ensuring a seamless, efficient workflow. The ideal candidate will uphold departmental protocols and contribute to a positive patient experience.

Essential Duties

 Patient Interaction:

• Greet and escort patients to and from scan rooms using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You) principles.
• Provide brief explanations to patients regarding their scans, including the type of scan and expected duration.

Transportation:

• Safely transport patients to and from the Emergency Department (ED), central waiting areas, and other hospital locations, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Utilize patient-safe transfer equipment as necessary during transportation.

Patient Positioning:

• Assist in moving patients from carts, beds, or wheelchairs to scan tables using proper body mechanics.
• Assist in moving patients with the correct lift equipment.
• Position patients comfortably on the scan table with the use of pillows, wedges, and blankets.

Patient Safety:

• Adhere to standard precautions for all patient contact, including proper hand hygiene, the use of gloves, and wearing gowns or masks when appropriate.
• Ensure patients connected to oxygen continue their orders as required throughout the imaging process.

Clerical Support:

• Assist in obtaining thorough medical histories from patients and entering this information into EPIC.
• Support Imaging Technologists by checking lab results, pregnancy tests, iodine allergies, and previous imaging for comparison, and communicate any potential issues.

Safety:

• Follow radiation and MRI safety practices to protect patients, staff, and yourself within the department.

Technologist Support:

• Under the direct supervision of a technologist, assist with entering information into EPIC regarding IV starts, assessments, and removals with verbal readback.
• Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.  

Non-essential Duties

• Assist with clerical tasks such as filing, answering phones, and managing patient flow within the department.
• Participate in department meetings and training sessions as required.

Preferred Experience

• Good computer and keyboarding skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions precisely.

Required Licensure/Education

• High school diploma required. 
• CPR certification required within two weeks of start date

Employee Health Requirements

Exposure/Sensory Requirements

Exposure to:

• Chemicals: Rare
• Video Display Terminals: Extreme
• Blood and Body Fluids: Regularly 
• TB or Airborne Pathogens: Direct contact with patients and have potential of normal exposure to airborne pathogens.

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):

• Speech: Needed for communication with patients, both visually and through speech for retrieval of information, procedure verification and post procedure instructions.
• Vision: Needed to identify anatomy and manipulate for correct density and contrast levels for proper imaging technique. 
• Smell: Electrical/fire safety.
• Hearing: Needed for active listening to colleagues, patients, visitors, and others encountered in the course of job duties.
• Touch: Needed for operating computer equipment, key boarding of entry and/or other patient care functions.

Activity/Lifting Requirements

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 20%
• Twist: 5%
• Stand: 30%
• Crawl: 0%
• Walk: 28%
• Kneel: 2%
• Lift: 5%
• Drive: 0%
• Squat: 5%
• Climb: 0%
• Bend: 5%
• Reach above shoulders: 5%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:

• Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 60 lbs: Rare
• Up to 75 lbs: Rare
• Up to 100 lbs: Rare
• Over 100 lbs: Rare

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):

May need to assist patients from wheelchair and/or gurney on to and off procedure table. Patient lifting equipment will be utilized in all appropriate situations.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

• Sit: 120
• Twist: 4
• Stand: 60
• Crawl: 0
• Walk: 60
• Kneel: 0
• Lift: 2
• Drive: 0
• Squat: 5
• Climb: 0
• Bend: 5
• Reach above shoulders: 2

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):

• Simple grasp up to 15 lbs.: Frequently 
• Pushing & pulling Normal weight: up to 50-200#: Frequently 
• Fine Manipulation: working computer keyboards, computer mouse, etc.

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Occasional stepping on to fluoroscopic exposure button when assisting Radiologist or licensed physician during radiographic procedure(s), pushing and locking beds, and carts.

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards

• Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
• Inside hours: 8
• Outside hours : 0
• Temperature: Normal Range
• Lighting: Very Dark
• Noise levels: Average
• Humidity: Normal Range
• Atmosphere: Fumes, Odors
• Special Hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Radiation - Works in areas utilizing ionizing radiation materials made from high voltage electrical current.
• Protective Clothing Required: lead protective clothing when required