Overview:
Providing technical and clerical assistance in imaging to include patient flow activities, patient screening, assisting patients, maintaining supply, and assisting technologists as needed. Provides functions associated with remote cardiac monitoring when patients are off nursing units in MRI.
Responsibilities:
1\. Thorough knowledge of patient care. Provide an environment of patient comfort, dignity, and confidentiality.
2\. Performs patient assessment to include but not limited to vital signs, patient procedural education, completing procedural screening worksheets and / or consent forms and documentation.
3\. Provides cardiac monitor for telemetry patients when they are off nursing unit in MRI.
4\. Assist with patient transfers in imaging and positioning patients on procedure tables.
5\. Performs related technical and / or clerical duties as instructed by professional staff.
6\. Facilitates task necessary for the general efficiency, tidiness, and smooth operations of the assigned work area.
7\. Ensure department meets all regulatory standards.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High school graduate with recent experience in cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia interpretation.
Practical knowledge of human anatomy, or previous radiology experience.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
1 year experience as a clinical or technical partner
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
None
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:BLS certification required
Completed ECG Rhythms Identification Course
Must be able to lift and move patients
Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Atlanta Hospital