Imaging Technologist Assistant - FT - Days - Imaging - MRI @ MV

El Camino Health; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

El Camino Health in Mountain View, CA seeks an Imaging Technologist Assistant to support radiology teams by transporting patients, prepping them for procedures, and maintaining patient comfort.

The TA will assist with positioning, screening, and data entry, while upholding WeCare service standards and collaborative teamwork in a fast-paced imaging department.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy is needed.
• MR technologist aides must pass safety screening to work in MR environments.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients during exams to ensure timeliness and comfort.
• Escort and position patients, verify demographics and insurance information.
• Support technologists and physicians, maintain supplies and safety protocols.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MR imaging equipment

Job description

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.

FTE 1 Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours 80 Work Shift Day: 8 hours Job Description An Imaging Technologist Assistant, TA, is responsible for assisting the radiological technologist/ sonographer during the imaging process. They accomplish tasks through working effectively with others and appreciating the value and commitment of every team member. The Technologist Assistant will embody WeCare service standards as they care for patients by transporting them to procedures, answering patient questions, and preparing them for their imaging procedure. The TA is responsible for ensuring that patients are comfortable and at ease during the imaging process. The TA will also demonstrate WeCare service standards in their communication with other members of the health care team. In addition to working with patients, the Imaging Technologist Assistant may perform administrative tasks such as answering phones and data entry. The TA is expected to be a team player who possesses a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and acts to constantly improve the level of clinical and non-clinical outcomes and level of customer satisfaction in both individual and teamwork processes.

Key Responsibilities

Greets patient when they arrive for their exams Escorts patient throughout facility to ensure timeliness of exams Confirms demographic and insurance information Accurately documents medical history for the technologist and physician Performs screening procedures on all patients before entering the scan room Assists Technologists to position, transfer and properly immobilize patients as required Reviews patient schedules and confirms protocoling has occurred Maintains professional skills and provides age-specific care to patients of all ages (neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics) Follows safety procedures and guidelines and reports unsafe practices and conditions Consistently and appropriately follows Universal Precautions Inventory, maintain and order adequate supplies Assists in performing first aid, CPR and AED Participates in peer competencies Performs other job duties as assigned

Qualifications

High School graduate or equivalent. Basic knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy. MR technologist aids must pass safety screening in order to work in the MR environment. Preferred: One year experience in hospital or clinic setting with direct patient care or previous experience as an Imaging technologist aide.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

Basic Lifesaving Certification – American Heart Association

Ages of Patients Served N/A

This is a general description of the nature and level of work performed by people in this classification. It may not include every responsibility, duty and skill required of persons who successfully do this job.

Salary Range: $36.64 - $46.34 USD Hour

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

Medium Work - Requires standing the majority of the shift with the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. frequently. Work involves sitting, kneeling, climbing and squatting. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)

An Equal Opportunity Employer:

El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.

At El Camino Health, our nationally recognized doctors and care teams are committed to providing you with high-quality, excellent care. We aim to deliver a healthcare experience that is designed around your individual needs.

When you choose El Camino Health for your care, you can count on:

• Distinguished hospitals. Our fully accredited hospitals, Los Gatos, and Mountain View, have received numerous awards and honors for high-quality healthcare.
• Exceptional talent. Our reputation attracts high-caliber doctors who are approachable and friendly, a nursing culture exceptional for its highly personalized patient and family care, and leadership with a deeply personal commitment.
• Innovative approaches to care. We seek new treatments and techniques, and contribute to the medical community through clinical trials.
• Our urgent care sites powered by Carbon Health enable easy, immediate scheduling and follow up through the Carbon Health app.
• A focus on health. Our regional Men's Health Program offers a team approach to care and has a variety of specialists who are focused on men’s health issues, including heart and vascular, urology, sleep disorders, sexual dysfunction and healthy weight.
• We created the South Asian Heart Center and the Chinese Health Initiative to address unique health disparities in our patient population.
• A healing environment. Our spaces were specially designed for tranquility and comfort.