Imaging Assistant - FT - Days

Torrance-Memorial-Medical-Center; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial Medical Center is seeking a patient transporter under general supervision. The role involves preparing patients for examinations, escorting them within the department, and ensuring accuracy of patient information while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities include answering calls, using two identifiers for patients, and assisting with exam workflow. Candidate must hold CPR certification and be able to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or higher education required.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work with public, patients, other departments and medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients within the department and to other departments.
• Answer telephone and questions in a courteous manner.
• Verify patient identity using two identifiers before procedures.
• Prepare patient paperwork and expedite through schedule and examinations.
• Assist patients for exams including changing into gowns and accompanying to exam rooms.
• Maintain universal precautions and patient confidentiality.
• Operate hospital computer systems (Cerner and PACS).
• Assist in ordering and stocking department supplies.
• Maintain medication security to authorized personnel only.
• Participate in hospital improvement activities as requested.

Skills

Patient escorting

Communication

Safety awareness

Medical records handling

Cerner & PACS access

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cerner

PACS

Job description

Under general supervision, performs patient preparations and screening processes. This position also serves as a transporter for the department.

Core Competencies

• Escorts patients within the department and to other departments as required.
• Assists in answering telephone and answering questions.
• Uses two identifiers prior to working with patient.
• Prepares patients paperwork for examinations and expedites patient through out based on patient’s schedule and/or patient’s need.
• Prepares patients for their exam (ie, assists patients in changing into gowns, verifying patient history data, escorts patient to exam room).
• Practices universal precautions.
• Operates hospital computer system for the input and retrieval of information. (Cerner and PACS)
• Assists in ordering and stocking department supplies.
• Understands his/her role in maintaining medication security to authorized personnel only.
• Participates in hospital performance improvement activities (BPI projects, task forces, etc) when requested.
• Provides services in own job category to all age groups.

Department Specific Competencies

• Transports patients to and from the department using appropriate body mechanics and safety precautions.
• Records and routes messages as indicated accurately.
• Functions actively with a constant awareness of safety issues. Immediately corrects and reports any unsafe conditions found.
• Answers telephone calls courteously within 4 rings, identifies self and department, ascertains needs and routes/communicates to the appropriate person.
• Identifies and sets priority for completion of daily tasks appropriately.
• Approves assigned time card cluster on a bi-weekly basis.
• Assists patients from reception area.
• Ensures patient comfort and confidentiality at all times.
• Greets customers promptly and assures they are taken care of in a timely manner.
• Checks frequently for accurate information, and follows through on inefficient documentation.
• Checks incoming faxes and route to appropriate personnel throughout the day.

Education

Degree Program

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Additional Information

High School Diploma, GED or Higher Education

Experience

Number of Years Experience Type of Experience

N/A

Additional Information

Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to work with public, patients, other departments and medical staff. Working with minimal supervision and direction.

License / Certification Requirements

CPR certification

Compensation Range:

$25.00 - 28.38 / Hour