Technology Assistant Jobs in Cottage Grove, MN (NOW HIRING)

JOB DETAILS *Department:*Radiology *FTE:*0.4 (32 hours per pay period) *Workdays:*Wednesdays & Fridays *Shift(s):*Evenings (3:00pm - 11:30pm) *Shift Length:*8 hours *Location:*In-Person

Purpose of this position: Assist technologists in the Radiology Department with radiology exams, provide direct patient care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists patients with activities (ex. changing for exams). Escorts patients on foot or transports patients on carts, beds, or in wheelchairs
• Responds to patient call lights in a timely manner, identifies patient needs, and provides patients with appropriate response or communicates needs to appropriate team member
• Adequately prepares room for procedures
• Reviews and verifies exam requests to ensure the correct exam is ordered on the correct patient
• Ensures patients receive the same level of care as provided on patient’s unit
• Explains exam procedure to patient and family members who are present
• Using principles of Patient & Family Centered Care, develops and maintains a positive working relationship with patient and family, team members, department, and medical center personnel
• Utilizes EPIC system appropriately (orders, scheduling documentation, and billing)
• Performs downtime procedures (manual operations) when computer systems or equipment fails
• Maintains equipment and room in proper working condition and troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment. Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to proper personnel as soon as issue is recognized
• Respects and uses equipment appropriately. Reports incidents involving themselves and the equipment when it happens
• Procures and stocks equipment and supplies and ensures that equipment is operable and clean
• Ensures patient and supply rooms are properly stocked. Disposes of trash, linens, and supplies in an appropriate manner
• Greets and relays information to appropriate team members, physicians, or family members
• Performs clerical duties in EHR; answers phones and triages calls appropriately
• May perform various technical procedures after training, competency validation, and upon delegation from a Radiology Technologist, such as maintaining oxygen
• Supports unit and medical center compliance with Regulatory standards, customer service and other initiatives. Follows hospital policy in handling and securing medications. Follows ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle
• May assist with patient positioning under the supervision of a radiology technologist
• Performs additional duties/projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

/Minimum Qualifications:/

• Completion of one semester of clinical rotation with an accredited x-ray technology program
• Possess current CPR certification or obtain within 4 months of employment
• Must be currently enrolled in a formal educational Radiologic Technology program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT
• Must intend to complete program and obtain certification by the ARRT as a Registered Technologist

/Preferred Qualifications:/

• Limited X-ray Operators certification to perform x-rays

/Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:/

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse work force and patient population
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and communicate with multidisciplinary team members
• Ability to adapt to sometimes rapidly changing and unpredictable situations
• Ability to read and follow written instructions; understand and communicate verbal and written information
• Ability to perform job duties that meet departmental performance expectations as well as HCMC standards related to quality, accuracy, productivity, patient & family centered care, customer service, etc.

Title: Radiology Student Tech Assistant (X-Ray)

Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Requisition ID: 260981