Imaging Assistant PRN (Mostly Days 7-3 M-F) North Pinellas

Company: Adventist Health System
Location: Tarpon Springs
Posted on: June 9, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description

Description

Imaging Assistant AdventHealth North Pinellas

Location Address: 1395 S Pinellas Avenue, Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689

Top Reasons to Work At AdventHealth North Pinellas

• Great Culture
• Top Quality outcomes
• Nurse Excellence Committee (NEC)/Governance
• Leadership is accessible
• Located on the Gulf of Mexico

Work Hours/Shift:

PRN (Mostly Days 7-3 M-F)

You will be responsible for:

• Transports patients for Imaging Services modalities and other hospital departments as needed using proper safety precautions for self & patients.
• Cleans & disinfects wheelchairs & stretchers after every use and stores them in the appropriate area.
• Demonstrates good communication skills with patients, staff & physicians.
• Shows concern & consideration for special needs, difficult & apprehensive patients & families.
• Supports hospital service management program.
• Serves as sitter for patient as needed prior to, during or after procedures.
• Provides emotional support to patients.
• Understands & complies with the environment of care/infection control program.
• Demonstrates knowledge of & complies with institutional activities & expectations.
• Demonstrates knowledge & skills related to safety, security, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness, life safety & utility systems.
• Communicates with parent/guardian/significant other regarding transportation issues and/or concerns based on level of comprehension, understanding and readiness to learn.
• Maintains a safe environment utilizing appropriate equipment and safety devices, based on patient's age and level of cognition.
• Utilizing approaches and equipment appropriate to patient's age and size.
• Provides service to all patients regardless of age, race or sex. Patient population includes patients of all ages from child through the geriatric population.
• Performs Additional Duties as Assigned and Required.

Qualifications

What You Will Need:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma
• BLS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Prior customer service industry experience
• Prior Health Industry experience

Job Summary:

The primary function of the Imaging Assistant is to transport patients to and from Imaging Services Modalities. The Imaging Assistant will also maintain the cleanliness, availability and proper storage of all wheelchairs and stretchers. S/he will process films for the Radiologic Technologists as needed.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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