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Technologist Assistant 3 - Hamburg… at Charlotte… · Hamburg
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Job Description
Shift: Monday-Friday 7:30-4 or 8:00-4:30, one Saturday a month 7:00-12:00. Location: Hamburg Desire to learn breast procedures to assist technologist and radiologist for biopsy patients. Multi-tasking and strong team player are key elements to the position. Job Summary: The Technologist Assistant will be responsible for assisting all Technologists in the center in areas that allow the Technologist to maintain an on-time schedule and run the diagnostic imaging scanning area in an orderly fashion.
Duties/Responsibilities: (95%) Patient Care
Demonstrates the company’s values in daily activities Greets and escorts patients to changing room; briefly explains the procedure
Manages post-exam patient hand-off Ensures efficient, friendly, and smooth patient experience for all patients who enter the center Ensures smooth patient throughput of the entire center and all modalities
Monitors center modality schedules Prepares charts with looking for script, outside films when necessary Helps the technologist stay on time by having the next patient ready Assists with breast biopsy procedures
Provides front-end coverage as needed Attends trainings to stay up to date on best practices and certifications Keeps supplies and patient gowns stocked
(5%) Completes other tasks and projects as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of and adherence to company policies and protocols Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA and safety guidelines Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy Knowledge of and adherence to ALARA principles Knowledge of basic level computer skills
Skill in organizing and prioritizing work and following assignments through to completion Skill in written and verbal communication
Ability to work independently and in a team environment Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet established deadlines Ability to be flexible and adaptable to constant change Ability to effectively handle details with accuracy Ability to manage schedule to ensure work is completed Ability to deliver high quality customer service to internal and external customers by communicating with integrity and compassion Ability to resolve service recovery issues and understand when to escalate to the next level Ability to convey complex subject matter clearly and engagingly Ability to remain calm in difficult situations
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Radiology Technology student or 12 months previous experience in diagnostic radiology or other imaging modality preferred Nursing Assistant or any previous patient care/medical care role Knowledge of medical terminology
Physical Requirements:
Heavy lifting: up to 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to stand, stoop and lift and walk without restrictions. Requires computer related activities for extended periods of time Requires the ability to see, hear, speak, write and key