Imaging Technical Assistant I

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

As an Imaging Technical Assistant I, you will assist nurses, technologists, radiologists, and clerical staff in providing service and assistance to patients having procedures in the Radiology Department.

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Primary Duties:

• Prepares patient for procedure; positions patient on the exam table. (May assist patient with changing clothes.) Checks for the appropriate clinical indication for the procedure ordered and ensures patient has a written order for the procedure from the referring physician. Transports patients to and from procedure room and/or nursing unit. Escorts and help patients go to the bathroom.
• Loads contrast into pressure injector per manufacturer's guidelines. Monitors environmental maintenance department. Cleans up used supplies, linen, and equipment after each procedure. Stocks rooms with needed supplies and linens daily. Sets up trays, supplies, and saline solutions used in procedures while maintaining a sterile field.
• Organizes radiology films for return 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 to maintain adequate stock levels.
• Prepares equipment and supplies for processing by Sterile Processing 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, directing visitors, and scheduling patients for procedures if necessary. Notifies technical staff when patient wait is more 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. Assists with processing Fellows and/or Residents within the department.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED with preferred additional training or experience as a Nursing Assistant.