Imaging Tech Assistant - MRI (Evenings)

Tanner Health; Georgia; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanner Health is seeking an Imaging Tech Assistant to support the registered technologist, performing ancillary duties to expedite imaging procedures in a safe, efficient manner. You will work under supervision to help ensure smooth operations in a fast-paced radiology environment.

Primary tasks include visually monitoring patients, transporting to modalities, preparing rooms, stocking supplies, answering calls, and assisting with patient instructions and questionnaires, while maintaining a

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write.
• GED/High School diploma required within 1 year of hire.
• Six months of related patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Visually monitor patients.
• Transport to and from modality area.
• Prep light cleaning, stocking supplies and rooms.
• Answering phone calls, taking detailed messages.
• Patient instructions and questionnaires.

Skills

Read and write

Self-starter

Empathy and compassion

Team collaboration

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

• 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.