Responsibilities/Job Description:
Here at Fairview, we are now seeking an Imaging Tech Assistant to join our imaging team at St John's Hospital in Maplewood, MN. This is a casual position that will work as needed by the department.
Work with a preceptor to learn advanced modality (CT or MRI) exam performance. Imaging Technologist Assistant Intern will be cross trained to understand imaging exam acquisition, patient positioning, venipuncture access and Radiation (CT) or MRI safety.
Responsibilities
- Patient care
- Assists the technologist in the preparation of patient for radiology procedures as needed
- Ensures patient safety and emergency preparedness
- Documents and practices accurate identification of patient information
- Assists Technologist in the Imaging modalities area as needed with scheduling, checking in and patient care needs
- Pre-Schedules patients in the Imaging modalities area
- Performs outbound calls from the Imaging work queue, to assist in scheduling pending exams
- Rooms and supplies
- Assists in the cleaning, maintenance, stocking and preparation of rooms. Ensures that supplies are maintained
- Adheres to radiology polices and infection control standards
- Radiology Information System
- Navigates PACS, EMR and Radiant with ease
- Schedules/Checks in/arrives patients for their imaging appointments
- Sends and retrieves information throughout the hospital and assists with daily application and system needs as needed
- Acts as a patient care representative
- Works with identified preceptor to perform patient imaging
- Greets and prepares patients for imaging exams and aids patients with completing pre-contrast CT and pre-MRI Safety questionnaires
- Conducts venipuncture access for exams with contrast
- Assists in positioning patients for Radiological Examinations, excluding holding during imaging acquisition
- Transports imaging patients occasionally as needed for efficiency purposes
- Prepares contrast for examinations
Required Qualifications
- Actively Enrolled Student of an Accredited Radiography program
- 1 year clinical rotation experience
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) BLS
Preferred Qualifications
- 1.5 years clinical experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Qualifications:
$26.00 / Flat Rate
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Fairview Health Services