Diagnostic Imaging Tech Assistant

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent

2. CPR certification within 90 days of hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. Radiology experience preferred

2. Knowledge of current medical terminology

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assists outpatients in changing from street clothes to gowns; transports to appropriate areas. Introduces self, and explains procedure to patient. Follows hospital policy to accurately verify patient identification. Performs clinical history interviews and screens patients for any contraindications for exam to be performed and/or any allergies to contrast agents or medications to be administered. Assists with moving patients on and off the procedure tables. Prepares exam table as appropriate for the exam to be performed including coil selection (MRI), and gathering additional supplies needed. Transports and/or transfers images to Supervisor/Radiologist for review.

2. Ensures order information is entered correctly into the information system.

3. Practices infection control techniques and prevents cross contamination of contagious diseases and nosocomial infections by keeping areas clean and disinfected and keeping full dirty linen bags stored in soiled utility room.

4. Utilizes safety practices to protect the patient, self, hospital property and equipment

5. Completes clerical responsibilities and cover shifts as a clerk when necessary to assist departmental needs. Assists with scheduling or re-scheduling additional imaging when requested. Completes necessary paperwork, as requested.

6. Pull images and matches patient demographics to ensure they are the same patient. Responsible for obtaining prior reports, images, H&P, prescriptions, labs, and other clinical data, as needed and assembling necessary paperwork, electronic images, prior to case being presented for radiologist review.

7. Correctly identifies and marks all diagnostic forms for proper reporting and storage.

8. Imports, uploads, digitizes, matches and corrects patient demographics in image information from PACS system. Prepares CD's of images

9. Completes request from outside vendors for previous images and reports via PACS information system.

10. Utilizes the computer system for order completion and scheduling accuracy. Completes all ordered tasks, reviews reports for correct content, etc. and communicates stat reports to ordering physicians office's. Faxes reports to the appropriate health care team.

11. Assists in maintaining proper supply inventories in the imaging suites on a daily basis; delivers, transports, receives and returns supplies to the storeroom according to department standards, as needed. Maintains all supportive and accessory equipment and supplies in an operable and clean condition.

12. Utilizes appropriate medical terminology as well as universal abbreviations, symbols, terms, and phrases relative to the imaging modality.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking.

2. Ability to lift up to 40-pounds

3. Possess visual, hearing, and oral acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.