Technologist Assistant 3 - Hamburg outpatient imaging

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:30-4 or 8:00-4:30, one Saturday a month 7:00-12:00.

Location: Hamburg

Desire to learn breast procedures to assist technologist and radiologist for biopsy patients. Multi-tasking and strong team player are key elements to the position.

Job Summary

The Technologist Assistant will be responsible for assisting all Technologists in the center in areas that allow the Technologist to maintain an on-time schedule and run the diagnostic imaging scanning area in an orderly fashion.

Duties/Responsibilities:

(95%) Patient Care

Demonstrates the company’s values in daily activities

Greets and escorts patients to changing room; briefly explains the procedure

Manages post-exam patient hand-off

Ensures efficient, friendly, and smooth patient experience for all patients who enter the center

Ensures smooth patient throughput of the entire center and all modalities

Monitors center modality schedules

Prepares charts with looking for script, outside films when necessary

Helps the technologist stay on time by having the next patient ready

Assists with breast biopsy procedures

Provides front-end coverage as needed

Attends trainings to stay up to date on best practices and certifications

Keeps supplies and patient gowns stocked

(5%) Completes other tasks and projects as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of and adherence to company policies and protocols

Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA and safety guidelines

Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy

Knowledge of and adherence to ALARA principles

Knowledge of basic level computer skills

Skill in organizing and prioritizing work and following assignments through to completion

Skill in written and verbal communication

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet established deadlines

Ability to be flexible and adaptable to constant change

Ability to effectively handle details with accuracy

Ability to manage schedule to ensure work is completed

Ability to deliver high quality customer service to internal and external customers by communicating with integrity and compassion

Ability to resolve service recovery issues and understand when to escalate to the next level

Ability to convey complex subject matter clearly and engagingly

Ability to remain calm in difficult situations

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Radiology Technology student or 12 months previous experience in diagnostic radiology or other imaging modality preferred

Nursing Assistant or any previous patient care/medical care role

Knowledge of medical terminology

Physical Requirements

Heavy lifting: up to 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Must be able to stand, stoop and lift and walk without restrictions.

Requires computer related activities for extended periods of time

Requires the ability to see, hear, speak, write and key