Diagnostic Imaging Assistant

Position Overview

Transport of Patients/Supplies

• Ensures patient is prepared (gown, slippers, etc.) to be transported for tests.
• Transports patients to and from Diagnostic Imaging from all areas of the hospital.
• Ensures that all patients are transported by the correct mode of transport (chair, stretcher, etc.)
• Notifies nursing unit staff when patients are being taken off the unit and returned to the unit.
• Practices extreme care and caution with patient I.V.’s, tubes, catheters, etc.
• Conveys patient related information, either verbal or written, to nursing unit and/or Diagnostic Imaging staff.
• Makes “priority” decisions for patient transport.

Patient Care

• Responds to all codes and takes direction accordingly

Environmental, Supply and Equipment

• Distributes clean linen to linen cart.
• Empties soiled linen hampers.
• Assists with control and custody of equipment in support of scheduled inventory and maintenance requirements and helps to locate missing equipment as necessary.
• Takes appropriate action for any problems with equipment or supplies, reports safety hazards and noticeable damage to building surface or equipment.
• Maintains an orderly and tidy working environment.

Service Support

• Assists service staff in the lifting and transferring of patients.
• Assists in imaging procedures (holding and/or turning patients).
• Assists/observes patients while technical staff review images obtain reports, etc.

Clerical Support

• Provides clerical functions as required and is thoroughly knowledgeable of all general office routines.
• Assists in the moving of x-ray files, purging of confidential files, etc.
• Enters examination data into the computer system.

Other

• Adheres to all safety and health regulations and demonstrates safe work practices.
• Maintains a knowledge of and adheres to all current policies and procedures.
• Initiates and/or completes incident and accident reports.
• Participates in staff development activities as required.
• Participates in staff meetings as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Experience

• Experience working in direct patient care area required.
• Experience in general office procedures.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Completion of grade 12 or equivalent required.
• "Friends and Family" training required.
• Non-violent crisis training or equivalent required.
• Health care aide certificate required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Health care aide certificate required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficiency in computers and keyboarding required.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills with a patient focused approach required.
• Must be well organized and capable of working with a minimum of supervision and guidance and demonstrate flexibility and independence in planning work.
• Ability to perform the position on a regular basis.

Physical Requirements

• Considerable strength and the ability to withstand continuous extensive lifting and moving required.