Job Description

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
  
  • Responsible for clerical and film library duties, patient transport, and providing assistance to technologists in the Imaging Department to enhance patient care and department efficiency.
• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
  
  • The Diagnostic Imaging teams at Samaritan Health Services use state-of-the-art imaging technology while providing health care teams with the information needed for a fast, accurate diagnosis. Imaging services include: X-Ray, Fluoroscopy, Bone Density, CT Scan, Digital Mammography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET-CT, and Ultrasound services.
• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
  
  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Healthcare Provider BLS required.
  • Experience or training in the following preferred:
    
    • Computer applications including MS Office.
    • Medical terminology.
    • Imaging.
    • A healthcare setting.
• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
  
  • Adaptability/Flexibility/Social Perceptiveness: Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to urgent situations that may arise with diverse patient populations, as well as adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients. Possess sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
  • Communication/Medical Terminology: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Knowledge of medical records, procedures, and terminology.
  • Confidentiality/Health Information Technology: Knowledge of and ability to comply with State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information and how it applies to health information technology.
  • Customer Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Safety/Mechanical: Knowledge of safety practices and procedures, as well as knowledge of equipment and systems and the ability to promote safe and secure operations.
  • Stress Management/Problem Solving/Time Management: Ability to maintain patience and composure in high stress/difficult situations. Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to be completed within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  
  • Rarely
    (1 - 10% of the time)
    Occasionally
    (11 - 33% of the time)
    Frequently
    (34 - 66% of the time)
    Continually
    (67 - 100% of the time)
    CLIMB - LADDER
    
    
    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
    SIT
    
    
    WALK - INCLINE
    CLIMB - STAIRS
    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
    LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
    SQUAT Repetitive
    SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
    KNEEL (on knees)
    ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
    REACH - Upward
    REACH - Forward
    PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
    
    
    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
    CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
    CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
    BEND FORWARD at waist
    PULL (20-40 pounds force)
    STAND
    
    
    WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
    ROTATE TRUNK Standing
    FINGER DEXTERITY
    MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
    PINCH Fingers
    GRASP Hand/Fist
    PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
    PULL (0-20 pounds force)

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