PATIENT SERVICES TECH -

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a dedicated patient care assistant to support Radiology - CT Scan operations. The role involves transporting patients, assisting with procedure preparation, data entry into hospital information systems, and stock management to ensure smooth workflow.

You will work full time, with rotating shifts, and join a team focused on patient safety and efficient service across age groups from neonate to geriatric.

Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent required.
• 1/2 year (6 months) directly related experience preferred.
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuers within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients within the hospital and assist Radiology Technologist.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of patient care areas.
• Enter data into Hospital information system and manage supplies.
• Ensure adherence to hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Support patient safety and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Data entry

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Hospital information system

Job description

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Radiology - CT Scan

FTE: 1.00

Full Time

Shift: Rotating

Position Summary

Perform patient care and support activities to promote a patient focused care environment. Transport patients within the hospital, assist procedure performance and processing, assist data entry of information into Hospital information system (s), order and stock supplies, maintain unit equipment, and assist patients. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed Responsibilities

• COMMUNICATION - Communicate with staff to assure that patient is ready for transport
• COMMUNICATION - Communicate with patients to inform of reason for transport and to promote learning
• PATIENT CARE - Assist patients with basic ADLS
• PATIENT CARE - Answer patients' lights and provide patient service within skill level, or relay patient's request to appropriate care giver
• PATIENT TRANSPORT - Transport patients to and from requesting areas; ensure adherence to all safety measures
• PATIENT CARE - Assist in preparation and maintenance of patient care areas
• EQUIPMENT - Maintain unit equipment and manage routine repairs through clinical engineering
• SUPPLY - Assist in setting unit supply PAR levels, order supplies on a daily basis and stock supplies on a daily basis in cost effective manner
• PATIENT CARE - Pass and pick up dietary trays; communicates patient dietary needs as required
• SUPPLY - Assist in the acquisition of supplies, deliver supplies or specimens to other departments
• FACILITY - Report any physical plant safety issues or equipment problems to the appropriate resources
• COMPUTER - Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing and accessing appropriate computer and information system
• WORK - Able to work independently and within a team environment
• CONFIDENTIALITY - Maintains patient and staff confidentiality, yet reports any breach of conduct
• PATIENT CARE - Identify interpersonal problem areas and demonstrate ability to resolve conflict with those involved in a positive, constructive manner
• POLICIES - Comply with work environment routines according to hospital, nursing division and departmental policies and procedures
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
• COORDINATION - Assist Radiology Technologist with distribution of radiology requests
• COORDINATION - Assist radiology technologist with Contrast Medication data; relay information to the technologist
• PATIENT CARE - Assist radiology technologist in preparing patient and radiology room for exam; escort patients to and from exam room being attentive for falls
• EXAMINATIONS - Assist radiology technologist with portable CT/X-Ray/MRI examinations

Qualifications

Education:

Essential:

• High School or GED Equivalent

Experience:

Essential:

Nonessential:

1/2 year (6 months) directly related experience

Credentials:

Essential:

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days

Physical Conditions:

Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Essential:

Working conditions:

• Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
• Limited access to med room. Med Admin Policy, Att A
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required