Tech Assistant - Radiology (weekends)

Overview:

The Tech Assistant works alongside the MRI Technologist. The Tech Assistant safely moves patients to and from hospital areas and the Imaging Services Department in a wheelchair or on a stretcher cart while strictly adhering to MRI safety policies and procedures.

Why UnityPoint Health?:

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Safely transports patients to and from hospital areas and departments utilizing proper equipment (wheelchair or cart) appropriate to the patient’s condition and lifting techniques.
• Promptly transports patient to destination and notifies patient arrival to designated individual.
• Performs patient transfers with approved transfer mobility equipment when appropriate.
• For the safety of our patients and co-workers, St. Luke’s Hospital requires seasonal and job-related vaccinations. This is reviewed regularly during periodic health assessments.
• Tech Assistants may transport contrast media to inpatients, ED patients 6000-44
• Follows all MRI safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Departmental Support

• Communicates effectively inter- and intra-departmentally with other healthcare professionals and customers to provide accurate, timely information and to reduce problems and minimize exceptions.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and workspace and reports equipment malfunctions in a timely manner.
• Understands requirements for student supervision as outlined in the Student Supervision policy.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent education required.

Previous patient care experience is preferred.

Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain within three (3) months from date of hire.