Imaging Assistant : Newport Beach Imaging Center

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary functions include patient transport, general cleaning, equipment cleaning, gathering equipment, proper preparation and assembly of highly specialized equipment, specimen transport, room turnover, performing shave preps.
• Will also assist the team with patient-care (positioning and prepping) under direction of RN/ MD/ Tech.
• Will also prepare for the next procedure (set up trays, supplies, etc.) and maintain supplies for the modalities.
• This role facilitates patient flow, serves as a central point of communication, assists with patient transfers and remains with patients while awaiting their procedures as needed.

Imaging Services Only

• Ongoing telephone communications between departments
• Assisting with prioritizing daily patient schedules
• Coordinating throughout in procedure room as directed
• Retrieving lab results
• Provides assistance to all hospital-based Imaging departments and campus adjacent imaging centers as needed to support patient care.

Education and Experience

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent

Skills and knowledge of equipment related to the surgical/ procedural environment

1 year of patient care experience in hospital setting or 6-month experience as Operating Room/Imaging/CathLab Assistant preferred

Certifications Required

BLS Certification