Imaging Technical Assistant I

MedStar Health is looking for an Imaging Technical Assistant I to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center!

Asan Imaging TechnicalAssistantI, you will assistnurses, technologists, radiologists, and clerical staff in providing service andassistanceto patients having procedures in the Radiology Department.

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Primary Duties:

• Prepares patient for procedure; positions patient on the exam table. (Mayassistpatientwith changing clothes.) Checks for theappropriate clinicalindicationfor the procedure ordered and ensurespatienthas a written order for the procedure from the referring physician. Transportspatientsto and from procedure room and/or nursing unit.Escorts andhelppatientsgoto the bathroom.

• Loads contrast into pressureinjectorper manufacturer's guidelines. Monitors environmentalmaintenancedepartment. Cleans up used supplies,linen,and equipment after each procedure.Stocksrooms with needed supplies and linens daily. Sets up trays, supplies, and saline solutions used in procedures whilemaintaininga sterile field.

• Organizes radiology filmsforreturn to the film library daily.Locates and retrieves old films as needed for current procedures and comparative studies. Maintains records and forms in the department. Monitors inventory of medical materials and office supplies and requests replenishment tomaintainadequate stock levels.

• Prepares equipment and supplies for processing bySterileProcessing Department. Locates equipment and supplies as needed. Acts as liaison between radiology department and other departments (i.e., Linen Services, Facilities, Telecommunications, Environmental Services) as necessary. Provides coverage at the Reception Desk as needed by providing telephone coverage, greeting patients, directingvisitors,and scheduling patients for procedures if necessary. Notifies technical staff when patientwait ismore than 15 minutes and explains delay(s) to the patient.

• Transports laboratory specimens and retrieves drugs and blood products. Participates in the orientation of new Tech Aides, transporters, and material managers.AssistswithprocessingFellows and/or Residents within the department.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED with preferredadditionaltraining or experience as a Nursing Assistant.