EMT Radiology Technologist Assistant

15900 St Marys Hospital and Medical Center Inc; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health seeks an EMT Radiology Technologist Assistant to support imaging teams in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role involves preparing patients for exams, ensuring comfort and safety, and assisting technologists throughout imaging procedures.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, assisting transfer on/off tables, coordinating care, transporting patients, and potential IV insertion upon competency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required for caregivers.
• Preferred experience in patient care or customer service.
• IV insertion proficiency - as required by site.
• EMT License is preferred/required depending on site.

Responsibilities

• Safe and effective delivery of patient care under the direction of the technologist.
• Prepare patient for the exam and assist during Imaging procedures.
• Assist patients on/off procedure tables and between rooms.
• Coordinate patient care and communicate with other care providers.
• Transport patients to/from the Imaging department and ensure comfort and safety.
• May perform IV insertion upon competency.

Skills

IV insertion

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Patient care

EMT credentialing

Education

High School Diploma

EMT License

Job description

Job Description: The Radiology Technologist assistant provides support to imaging technologists in performing various diagnostic imaging procedures. The position assists in preparing patients for imaging exams, ensuring their comfort and safety throughout the process. The incumbent will have a strong understanding of medical imaging procedures, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Shift Details: Full-time (40 hours), Variable Unit/Location: St. Mary’s Regional Hospital. Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.

Location: St. Marys Regional Hospital Work City: Grand Junction Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $18.29 - $23.21

Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As an EMT Radiology Technologist Assistant at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our Imaging service line, ensuring our patients receive the best care. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact.

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As an EMT Radiology Technologist Assistant at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our imaging team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:

• Accountable for safe and effective delivery of patient care under the direction of the technologist.
• Assists in preparing the patient for the exam and is sensitive to their needs while in their care.
• Assists patients on and off procedure tables and to and from procedure rooms.
• Assists and/or oversees coordination of patient care.
• Coordinates patient care and communicates pertinent information to other patient care providers following procedure.
• Routinely inspects transport equipment and notifies appropriate personnel when repair is necessary.
• Transports patients to and from the Imaging department, while ensuring their comfort and safety.
• May perform IV insertion upon competency and skill pass off.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with patients, technologists, and other healthcare professionals. Understands and adheres to any specific safety regulations or guidelines for the various imaging modalities. Basic computer skills and proficiency in using electronic medical record systems. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong attention to details and the ability to follow instructions accurately. Works effectively as part of a team. Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff. Ability to prioritize tasks and problem solve.

Patient Care Customer Service Patient Flow Clinical Staffing Life Support Health Care IV Insertion

• High School Diploma
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Caregivers
• Preferred experience in patient care or customer service
• IV insertion proficiency - as required by site
• EMT License

Physical Requirements: Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

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