Per Diem / PRN Assistant - Radiology Technologist
Sutter Health
Modesto, CA

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Organization:

MMC-Memorial Medical Center

Position Overview:

Enhances the operational efficiency of Imaging Services. This is achieved by directly assisting the imaging technologist(s) and performing a variety of tasks to enhance the flow of patients, supplies and information to, from, and within the Imaging department. Typical responsibilities of this role include patient room preparation, stock/inventory maintenance, patient transport coordination and occasional reception/scheduling duties as needed.

Job Description:

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

• Assists the technologist during examinations including lifting, holding, and/or positioning patients for the procedure. Assures rooms are prepared with the correct equipment and supplies needed for each scheduled exam.
• Reviews the schedule and identifies conflicts or potential problems or risks and takes action to resolve issues in advance.
• Assists in room turnover by changing linens and cleaning surfaces between patients. Cleans equipment, disposes of waste properly, restocks supplies and leaves the workplace ready for subsequent exams.

PATIENT SERVICES

• Instructs and assists patients as needed with activities necessary to prepare for an imaging procedure.
• Escorts outpatients to dressing rooms or exam areas as needed.
• Transports inpatients to appropriate area of department using appropriate means of transportation and returns patient back to room following exam.
• Assist patients with the completion of forms and/or verbally screen patients.
• Provide instruction or assistance during or after an imaging procedure.

EDUCATION:

• HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education (GED)

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• Department, MMC: EKG (cardiac monitoring) within 6 months

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge and ability to use good body mechanics.
• Ability to communicate (read, write and speak) clearly with various patients, family members and staff.
• Ability to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions.
• Ability to process requests quickly, accurately, and consistently with general supervision.
• Customer service skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to lift and position patients properly using best practices.
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods at a time.
• Ability to work with others in a flexible and cooperative manner.
• Answer telephones
• Establish filing systems
• Maintain filing systems
• Medical Terminology

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirements

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $23.63 to $29.53 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. ​