Diagnostic Imaging Assistant

Position Overview

Transport of Patients/Supplies

Ensures patient is prepared (gown, slippers, etc.) to be transported for tests. Transports patients to and from Diagnostic Imaging from all areas of the hospital. Ensures that all patients are transported by the correct mode of transport (chair, stretcher, etc.) Notifies nursing unit staff when patients are being taken off the unit and returned to the unit. Practices extreme care and caution with patient I.V.’s, tubes, catheters, etc. Conveys patient related information, either verbal or written, to nursing unit and/or diagnostic imaging staff. Makes “priority” decisions for patient transport.

Patient Care

Responds to all codes and takes direction accordingly

Environmental, Supply and Equipment

Distributes clean linen to linen cart. Empties soiled linen hampers. Assists with control and custody of equipment in support of scheduled inventory and maintenance requirements and helps to locate missing equipment as necessary. Takes appropriate action for any problems with equipment or supplies, reports safety hazards and noticeable damage to building surface or equipment. Maintains an orderly and tidy working environment.

Service Support

Assists service staff in the lifting and transferring of patients. Assists in imaging procedures (holding and/or turning patients). Assists/observes patients while technical staff review images obtain reports, etc.

Clerical Support

Provides clerical functions as required and is thoroughly knowledgeable of all general office routines. Assists in the moving of x-ray files, purging of confidential files, etc. Enters examination data into the computer system.

Other

Adheres to all safety and health regulations and demonstrates safe work practices. Maintains a knowledge of and adheres to all current policies and procedures. Initiates and/or completes incident and accident reports. Participates in staff development activities as required. Participates in staff meetings as required. Performs other related duties as required.

Experience

Experience working in direct patient care area required. Experience in general office procedures.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

Completion of grade 12 or equivalent required. "Friends and Family" training required. Non-violent crisis training or equivalent required. Health care aide certificate required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Health care aide certificate required.

Qualifications and Skills

Proficiency in computers and keyboarding required. Demonstrated excellent communication skills with a patient focused approach required. Must be well organized and capable of working with a minimum of supervision and guidance and demonstrate flexibility and independence in planning work. Ability to perform the position on a regular basis.

Physical Requirements

Considerable strength and the ability to withstand continuous extensive lifting and moving required.

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