Technologist Assistant

mercycare; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an Imaging Support/Registration team member to assist in patient preparation, transportation, and monitoring for imaging procedures. Focused on patient-centered care, you will communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff while registering patients and keeping EPIC/PACS systems up to date.

Responsibilities include assisting technologists, maintaining equipment cleanliness, and following safety guidelines as part of a collaborative imaging department.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Current BLS certification required per American Heart Association.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate accurate information to patients and families at hand-offs and other times as needed.
• Assist in phone communications with other departments and providers.
• Register patients for imaging procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and department.
• Support the Technologist with ancillary tasks and department operations.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal with hospital staff

Imaging registration knowledge

EPIC/PACS proficiency

Patient-centered care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC Registration

PACS

Department information system

Job description

Work Shift

Evening Shift

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Summary

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by participating in duties directly involved with imaging including registration, patient preparation, transportation, and monitoring patients for the effective utilization of this unit.

Job Duties

• Ensures that all accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families and co-workers at hand offs and other times as needed. Takes all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information in order to allow for the best possible patient outcome. Assists in phone communication with other departments and providers.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of EPIC Registration, PACS, and other computer software programs as assigned.
• Demonstrates proper safety technique with imaging/positioning equipment.
• Participates in department/hospital meetings, and activities per department guidelines.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
• Assists the Technologist with ancillary tasks.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and department.
• Utilizes and follows proper Isolation Practices.
• Registers patients for imaging procedures.
• Contributes to the efficient operation of the department ensuring the quality and continuity of patient care.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written skills to facilitate communication with medical and technical personnel.
• Ability to deal efficiently and courteously with all hospital personnel.
• Competent with Imaging registration, department information system and EPIC system.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.

Professional Experience

No previous experience required.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.

Physical Requirements

Medium: Exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequently.

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.

Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.