Technologist Assistant

St. Joseph's/Candler; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's/Candler is seeking a Technologist Assistant to provide direct patient and family care in a developmentally, culturally, and ethically appropriate manner.

The role operates under the Ultrasound technologist, coordinating patient needs and understanding exam requests in a busy clinical environment. The position requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to support patient satisfaction initiatives while maintaining safety and compliance with Joint Commission

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patient being served.
• Under the supervision of the Ultrasound technologist, coordinates patient care needs and understands the exams that are being requested.
• Explains procedures to the patient/family under supervision.
• Operates equipment and uses protective devices.
• Maintains stock and prepares to care for patients.

Responsibilities

• Answers phone within 3 rings using good customer skills.
• Confers with the manager to report problems related to equipment, staffing and productivity.
• Participates in quality improvement processes and maintains patient safety activities.
• Maintains a clean, sterile and organized work area in a robust clinical setting.
• Supports timely service by working with all departments and assisting Technologists.

Skills

Excellent customer service

People skills

Good communication

Phone skills

Assist in emergency situations

Patient care in clinical setting

Education

High School Diploma - Preferred

Job description

• The Technologist Assistant provides direct care to patients and their families in a developmentally, culturally and ethically appropriate manner. The Tech. Asst. works under the direction of the Technologist, identifies patients, maintains clean/sterile working environment, complying with policies, processes and procedures. Often transports patients, directs outpatients, participates in data collection, prepares injectors and documents patient histories. Checks storage and routing of supplies each day. Confers with the manager to report problems relative to equipment, staffing and productivity. Actively involved in patient satisfaction scores, to ensure an excellent patient experience. Helps to create a work-safe environment. Must have good communication and phone skills. Works in a very robust, clinical setting.
• Education
• High School Diploma - Preferred
• Experience
• Excellent customer service skills and people skills. Capable of assisting in emergency situations
• License & Certification
• None Required
• Core Job Functions
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patient being served. Demonstrates principles of growth and development to the patient population served. Under the supervision of the Ultrasound technologist, coordinates patient care needs and understands the exams that are being requested.
• Under the supervision of the technologist, explains procedures to the patient/family. Operates equipment and uses protective devices. Organizes work area and maintains adequate stock in preparation to care for patients.
• Answers phone within 3 rings using good customer skills. Follows policy for confidentiality.
• Knowledgeable of Joint Commission, OSHA, CMS, ACR, and AORN regulatory guidelines concerning the care of the imaging patients. Participates in quality improvement processes surrounding American College of Radiology Standards to achieve highest level of performance. Assures team is included in patient safety activities such as Time Out, Read Back/Verify, and Site Marking.
• Works closely with all departments to ensure timely service. Assist Technologists.