Technical Assistant Atrium Health Pineville PT

Overview

Interested in being considered? Please apply and a member of the Talent acquisition team will be in contact with the next steps via email or phone. Feel free to share this opportunity with others that may be interested as well and visit our careers page: https://careers.atriumhealth.org/search/radiology-services/jobs  

Atrium Health Pineville opened its doors in 1987, a personal brand of care to South Charlotte, Ballantyne, Fort Mill, Rock Hill and beyond. Over the past few decades, we have expanded this campus from its small roots built on former farmland, Atrium Health Pineville has evolved into a major health care hub that provides access to a higher level of care than any other hospital in the area. With unrivaled expertise from Atrium Health specialty care programs, we provide leading-edge healthcare in a local setting. Patients also have access to other highly specialized services, from robotic surgery and neurosurgery to pediatric urology and beyond. 

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Job Summary

Performs a variety of patient care duties and other professional activities as needed to facilitate patient care and treatment. Assists in monitoring the flow of patient activities throughout the department. Monitors patient wait time, completion of exams and responds to patient's needs.

Essential Functions

• Explains procedures to patients.
• Prepares the patient for the exam, prior to the technologist's arrival in room, and retrieves medical equipment (cribs, stretchers, etc).
• Ensures patient safety in the absence of a radiological technologist.
• Assists the technologist in properly positioning the patient to reduce repeat rates and ensure quality of the exam.
• Assists the nurse in the transport of patients to and from the procedure area when needed.
• Performs clerical duties including logs, charges, open orders, answering phones, paging physicians, and giving directions as needed.
• Obtains medication, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
• Aids in room cleaning to include disposing of soiled linen, disinfecting equipment and other disposable items.

   

Physical Requirements
Able to lift and carry 40 pounds. This position requires walking, standing, bending and pushing.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required. 1 year of clerical skills required; Medical clerical skills preferred. Level II radiologic technology student is an excellent candidate.