Day (United States of America)

Imaging Intern Tech Assistant - Cath Lab Tech

The position is a non-professional health care employee, functioning under the direct supervision of a registered technologist.  This position serves as a Radiology/Cardiology Department liaison to assure prompt professional service.  Position will be required to perform general patient care duties, prep imaging rooms prior to exam, keep supplies adequately stocked, transport, and business services.  Handles patient communication in a professional manner and appropriate to patient age, condition and cultural needs.  Provide patient care and follow up appropriate to more than one area as assigned. Oversee patient scheduling. Demonstrate all necessary skills and knowledge of computers and/or equipment technology in the Department of Radiology or Cardiology including but not limited to PACS and HIS (Meditech). Knowledge of State and JCAHO regulations are a must and you are expected to be familiar with the current Patient Safety Goals and the hospitals current core measures.

High School diploma or equivalent.  Previous health care experience.

BLS/CPR for health care provider in adult, child, and pediatrics.

Medical terminology college level course, basic anatomy and physiology college level course, computer literacy, general knowledge of various Radiology procedures and preps, aseptic/isolation techniques, and other health care related courses.  Senior level in an accredited School for Radiologic Science.

Participate in procedure room and patient prep, may work alongside a licensed technologist during sterile procedures. Understand and follow sterile procedure guidelines pre and post procedure. Professional communication skills are required. Ability to follow oral/written instructions, trouble shoot and think logically in stressful or problem solving situations.  Must be able to handle fast paced environment while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.  Thorough knowledge of various Cardiac Cath and Interventional Radiology procedural set ups.  Ability to function as a team member with flexibility while handling numerous tasks simultaneously.  Ability to lift and transport patients as required.