Medical Imaging Assistant - Part-Time - Council Bluffs, IA - 2188
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MEDICAL IMAGING ASSISTANT | Part-Time
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
For 40 years, Shared Medical Services has been building on our strong foundation with our team of over 350 industry professionals who are deeply committed to our customers. We have achieved this long-lasting success through our commitment to state-of-the-art equipment, delivering unmatched customer service, and our experienced and professional team. We call this the SMS Difference
As an employee-owned company, Shared Medical Services continues to be a well-respected, trusted, and proven provider of specialized medical imaging solutions.
We are currently seeking a professional and reliable Medical Imaging Assistant to join our team. NO EXPERIENCE IN THE MEDICAL FIELD IS NECESSARY!
Anticipated Schedule:
- Mondays Only
- Schedules subject to change
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist in providing excellent patient care on a mobile medical route, including maintaining patient comfort, safety and confidentiality
- Assist in transporting patients between the medical facility and the mobile scanner
- Assist the Medical Technologist in completing applicable forms and positioning patients on the scanner to facilitate the examination
- Complete necessary administrative tasks (i.e. time/activity reports and billing)
Qualifications:
- Successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check, urine drug screen and physical
- You must be able to lift 10 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally
- You must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Benefits:
- You will be paid per hour based on experience
- Paid lodging and per diems for overnight stays
- Plus, you may be eligible to join our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
You must be capable of working independently, able to multitask, work well under pressure, interact in a professional and ethical manner, and have excellent communication skills.
Shared Medical Services is a leading supplier of specialized imaging solutions, including mobile MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), mobile PET/CT (Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography), mobile CT (Computed Tomography) and mobile Digital Mammography.
CLEAN COMMITMENT: Shared Medical Services has standard practices for a clean mobile environment and infection control policies and procedures for all patients. EVERY PATIENT. EVERY DAY.
SHARED MEDICAL SERVICES
209 Limestone Pass
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
An Employee Owned Company
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK: Under the general direction of the Regional Operations Manager, with the clinical supervision of the Radiologist at each site, assists in the completion of examinations on patients of all ages.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Transports patients to and from the mobile coach/facility. Maintains patient care, comfort and safety during transport to and from the mobile coach.
- Assists Technologist with completion of the Patient Screening form.
- Under the guidance and approval of the Technologist on duty, positions patients on the scanner surface in order to facilitate the performance of the examination.
- Provide images to the facility in the desired site format, where applicable.
- Assists with the set up and tear down of the equipment in accordance with SMS and/or manufacturers guidelines, if applicable.
- Maintains a clean environment inside and outside of the mobile coach/facility.
- Completes necessary administrative tasks (i.e. time/activity reports and billing).
- Follows quality assurance guidelines and maintains patient confidentiality.
- Cooperates with facility healthcare personnel and complies with facility policies and procedures.
- Complies with all safety policies and regulations.
- Trains new Team Members as required and/or as assigned by the supervisor and/or SMS management.
- Performs additional duties as required.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Must possess a Drivers License with good driving record.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to safely transport patients with or without assistance.
- Able to demonstrate competency in all applicable areas.
- Capable of a flexible work schedule, with possibility of 10 hour days, may include overnight, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Must be able to interact with customer personnel and SMS Team Members in a responsible, professional and ethical manner.
- Must be able to function effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Must be flexible, reliable and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative.
- Responsible for the following and adhering to TJC/SMS Quality Standards which includes, but is not limited to: CPR, immunizations, training (SMS and Site Specific), Infection Control, and Invasive Procedures (if applicable)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work is primarily performed in mobile unit with frequent trips outside to transport patients during all seasons.
- Exposure to inclement weather from transporting patients to and from facility to mobile unit.
- Mobile unit has artificial lighting, with some daylight from windows or doors.
- May have exposure to radiation or magnetic field in scan room.
- Possible exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues from working with patients and performing injections as required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Sits, stands, and walks intermittently throughout the day.
- Climbs stairs to enter mobile unit and tractor.
- Squats or kneels and lifts objects from ground occasionally.
- Full extension of arms above head and in front of body.
- Frequently lifts weight of up to 10 pounds.
- Occasionally lifts weight of up to 75 pounds.
- Occasionally carries objects weighing up to 55 pounds.
- Occasionally push/pull objects with force of up to 72 pounds.
- May transfer patients weighing up to 550 pounds with a variety of assistance from other staff or equipment.
- Must possess good balance.