Imaging Tech Assistant - MRI (Evenings)

Tanner Health; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanner Health is seeking an Imaging Tech Assistant to support imaging procedures under the supervision of a registered technologist. You will help with patient transport, room prep, light cleaning, inventory, and answering calls. Must be dependable, with a caring demeanor and the ability to work independently during slow periods.

CPR may be required within 90 days of hire. Required: GED/HS diploma within 1 year of hire; six months related experience preferred; basic computer skills; ability to

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write.
• Six months of related experience preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Visually monitor patients.
• Transport patients to and from modality area.
• Prep, light cleaning, stocking supplies and rooms.
• Answer calls and take detailed messages; provide patient instructions.

Skills

Reading and writing

Self-motivated

Empathy and patient care

People skills

Education

GED/High School diploma

Job description

The Imaging Tech Assistant will work under the direction and supervision of the assigned registered technologist. Will perform a variety of ancillary duties to expedite the performance of imaging procedures in the most efficient and safe manner. Must be dependable and adhere to attendance policy. Imaging Assistant will promote a stable relaxed working atmosphere among fellow employees through congeniality, consideration and efficiency. Will demonstrate ability to be self-directed during slow periods. Responsibilities will include, but not limited to: *visually monitoring patients *transport to and from modality area *prep light cleaning stocking supplies and rooms *answering phone calls taking detailed messages *patient instructions questionnaires
Required Knowledge & Skills
Education: Ability to read and write
Experience: Six months of related experience
Licenses and Certifications

• Healthcare Provider (CPR) or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
  

Supervision
Imaging Assistant will be under direct supervision of registered technologist at all times during shift.
Qualification

• GED/High School diploma required within (1) one year of hire.
• Previous experience in patient care setting preferred.
• Cannot have a pacemaker/defibrillator, programmable VP shunt or Neurostimulator to be able to work safely in the MRI environment.
• Ability to be a self-starter.
• Must know and respect job limitations.
• Must exhibit a warm, friendly, and caring professional demeanor. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with fellow employees, other team members and medical staff.
• Ability to set priorities.
• Presents clean, neat, professional appearance in accordance with the departmental and THS Dress Code Policy.
• Ability to read and write legibly with spelling accuracy.
• Basic computer knowledge -- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of keyboard, function keys, use of mouse, able to access/maneuver icons to activate and close Windows programs.
• Must convey empathy and compassion in a confident manner.
• Must be able to deal with people who demonstrate difficult and irrational behavior.
• Must be able to identify and deal with situations appropriately.
• Must be emotionally mature and stable.
• Required to work assigned shift and designated holidays.
• Must be able to maintain composure during stressful situations.