Imaging Services Technologist Assistant

Location

Type, TX | United States

Job description

Imaging Services Technologist Assistant

Why UT Southwestern? 

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. At UT Southwestern, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development that align with your future goals and help to provide security for you and your family. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more that are all available on the day you start work. UT Southwestern is honored to be a Veteran Friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans.  We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you’ve made to our country.  We’re proud to support your next mission.  Ranked by Forbes as one of the Top 10 National Employers, we invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.    

Summary

The Imaging Services Technologist Assistant works under general supervision to Patient Transport Manager, Administrative Supervisor and Operations Supervisor.  The Transporter ensures that established safety procedures are followed throughout the transportation process. Monitors the proper functioning of all transportation equipment on a daily basis. Knowledge of patient safety, basic transportation equipment, infection control processes, clerical skills, excellent telephone etiquette, and good communication and organizational skills.  

Experience and Education 

• High School diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) by first day of employment is required.
• One year of medical clinical and/or hospital support service, radiology, patient care experience, successful completion of a medical terminology instruction, and/or an Imaging Science Services assistant certificate a plus.  

Job Duties

• Provides hospital with timely, professional assistance in administration of patient care Imaging assistants must be familiar with computers and word-processing software (Microsoft outlook, word, basic excel) A talented multitasker, with the ability to work on several projects at once and be able to work well with others utilizing good communication skills and AIDET principals. 
• A quick and efficient worker that answers phones and assists with keeping up with the fast pace of the Imaging Services department workflow. 
• Should be a skilled communicator, with excellent people skills as an ambassador on behalf of the Imaging Services team and will be interacting with healthcare professionals, doctors, administration, and patients on a constant basis. 
• Cares for patients by transporting them to procedures, answering questions, providing privacy, and preparing them for imaging procedures, as well as ensuring that patients are comfortable and at ease during the imaging exam. 
• The ability to lift up to 40 pounds to assist with moving patients to/from stretcher, bed, or wheelchair and to transport patient back to patient’s room. 
• Maintains/cleans/stocks exam rooms and work areas in neat and orderly fashion including monthly review for expired products. 
• Participates in hospital volunteer event/ hospital education program/or hospital class to enrich patient satisfaction and professional growth and development annually Displays adaptability, creativeness, prioritization and assistance to co-workers
• Is a committed member to the imaging services team that can include additional tasks, duties, and projects.   
• Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Work requires ability to exercise modality expertise in applications, procedures, protocols, and training.
• Work requires ability to recognize artifacts/unusual or special problems unrelated to normal scanning routines.
• Work requires ability to respond to and interact with all stakeholders with the PACT standards.
• Work requires ability to devise creative alternatives and suggestions to workflow constraints.
• Work requires a change agent attitude that includes flexibility and adaptability to perform in a high-volume facility.
• Work requires ability to build high functioning teams that work in tandem within interdepartmental modalities.  

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in a hospital or hospital clinic environment.

Security

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimum require prior approval of Vice President for Human Resources Administration or his/her designee.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.  

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.  To learn more, please visit:      

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