Ultrasound Care 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

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