Hospital Assistant II - Radiology

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a Hospital Assistant II to support outpatient imaging centers. You will assist technologists with patient prep, MRI safety screening, room setup, education and patient transfer, and help manage workflow using RIS/HIS and PACS.

Maintain a clean, safe, well-stocked environment and contribute to timely transport of patients. The role requires strong communication, the ability to follow instructions, and the capacity to perform under pressure

Qualifications

• BLS from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately.
• Ability to work within a team in a demanding environment.
• Independent decision making while performing job functions.
• Prioritize work and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist technologists in outpatient imaging centers and patient prep.
• Support MRI safety screening, room prep, and patient education.
• Move patients on/off tables and manage workflow using RIS/HIS.

Skills

BLS certification

Patient preparation

MRI safety awareness

Room setup

RIS/HIS data input

Communication skills

Tools

RIS

HIS

PACS

Job description

Description

The primary
responsibility of the Hospital Assistant II is to assist technologists in the outpatient
imaging centers. You will assist the technologist with patient
preparation duties including but not limited to: MRI safety screening, room
preparation, education and patient set up, moving patients on and off the
examination tables, work-flow, stocking, obtaining supplies, and ensuring the
safe and timely transport of patients. The Hospital Assistant will also assist with
worklist workflow management, utilizing the Radiology Information System and
the Hospital Information System (HIS) in the verification of image data
archival via PACS while maintaining a clean, safe and well-stocked work
environment.

Salary Range: $26.79 - $35.36/Hourly

Qualifications

Job requirements:

• 1. BLS from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.


• 2. Ability to
  accept and carry out oral and written instructions accurately.


• 3. Skill in
  performing all daily tasks independently, while working as part of a team,
  within a demanding environment.


• 4. Skill in
  employing independent decision making while performing various job functions.


• 5. Ability to
  promote team ownership of a project and avoid personal control.


• 6. Ability to
  prioritize work, handling multiple tasks to completion, within time allotted.
  Ability to meet deadlines.


• 7. Ability to
  show attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness.


• 8. Ability to
  establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all levels of
  staff.


• 9. Excellent
  interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and diplomatically with
  patients, visitors, hospital staff, physicians, scientists and other outside
  departments both in person and over the telephone.


• 10. Communication skills both verbal and written with persons of various social,
  cultural, economic and educational backgrounds in order to obtain necessary
  information accurately.


• 11. Skill in
  speaking clearly and distinctly in English, using appropriate vocabulary and
  grammar. Skill in providing a language interpreter if appropriate


• 12. Skill in reading documents written in
  standard English, including (but not limited to) requisitions, medical
  documents, policy and procedure manuals, technical procedure manuals,
  operator manuals, equipment manuals and other written instructions


• 13. Ability to respond efficiently to
  expressed needs of referring services, physicians and patients


• 14. Ability to be courteous, compassionate
  and professional in any given situation, particularly with patients or
  visitors who are anxious and agitated


• 15. Excellent skill in performing under
  stress of frequent interruptions and /or distractions.


• 16. Ability to respond appropriately to
  emergency situations.


• 17. Understands the requirement of EMTALA
  (Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act).


• 18. Ability to identify and recognize
  contraindications for exams (Radiology Only)


• 19. Ability to be flexible with working
  hours given adequate notice.


• 20. Demonstrates consistent professional
  appearance.


• 21. Basic typing skills to input various
  data into RIS and Hospital information systems.