UnityPoint-St Luke's Hospital
Full-Time
Days with rotating weekends/holidays
A Technical Assistant, under the direction of the Manager of Radiology Services or assigned leader, is responsible for transporting patients; assisting in lifting, moving, and attending to patients; utilizing direct patient care duties. They are responsible for maintaining cleanliness of transportation equipment and patient waiting and dressing areas; assisting in the radiology offices and assigned imaging area. May be assigned specific technical responsibilities for preparation of patients, assisting technologists as needed. Functions resulting in an exposure of patients to radiation, ultrasound or magnetic sequences may not be assigned. Assists with office work & secretarial duties as warranted. Assists technologist with patient care when needed and the duties deemed necessary to support the mission and goals of UnityPoint Health- St. Luke's.
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Communication and Interaction
Equipment and Regulatory Management
Quality and Procedure Management
| Minimum Requirements Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position. | Preferred or Specialized Not required to perform the essential functions of the position. |
Education:
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| * CNA certification in the state of IA- Preferred |
Experience:
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| * Experience in a healthcare/direct patient care setting -- Preferred |
License(s)/Certification(s):
| * Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
| * Direct Patient Care * Computer Skills relating to various EMR & Radiology Imaging Systems, PACS * Machines: Various technical systems including but not limited to: IV Pumps, Suction Machines, RIS (Radiology Applications), EMR, PACS, Various office equipment (including but not limited to fax, copier, scanner, digitizer, CD Burner), Telephone skills
* Administrative: The Technical Assistant shall transport patients to and from the department in a timely fashion with concern to patient comfort and safety. He/she will have communication skills necessary to deal with nursing units, technologists and physician staff. He/she is responsible for ensuring appropriate paperwork is transported with patients. He/she will assist with office work, plus other duties when needed, and keep the Department in a clean, orderly fashion. He/she must be able to concentrate on the task at hand and consistently follow procedures, must demonstrate adaptability, flexibility, cooperation and maintain an attitude of professionalism while strictly adhering to all hospital and department safety regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures, including MRI room safety guidelines. |
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Other:
| * Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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