Technologist Assistant

SummaryJob DescriptionJob Title: Technologist AssistantThis position is located in Lancaster, PA.Part time, 0.5 FTE, working mainly 2nd shift with 3rd shift as needed. Hours between 1400-0700. Weekend and holiday rotation to be discussed during interview. Must be willing to train at other sites if needed.POSITION SUMMARY:Performs advanced radiology or cardiovascular patient care activities and procedures for patients of varying ages under the indirect supervision of a registered technologist/sonographer and completes all associated tasks and responsibilities necessary to manage patient care needs while patient is in areas (such as Diagnostic Imaging or Heart and Vascular (HVI)) for procedures. Assists in the development and the monitoring of department specific systems and in the coordination of activities that improve the quality of patient care.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:Environment Management –

Completes cleaning tasks utilizing OSHA standards. Performs maintenance and/or inventory of equipment according to unit/department standards.

Practices standard precautions while handling contaminated items.

Maintains unit order and efficiency.

Maintains appearance of patient care areas and public areas.

Responsible for adhering to all radiation safety regulations as established by regulatory agencies.

Orders and stocks supplies to meet the needs of the unit/department

Maintains necessary inventory supplies for assigned workstation, rotating stock to eliminate outdated items.

Maintains a sterile environment.

Patient Care and Safety –

Provides basic comfort, support and addresses safety needs of patients.

Accepts verbal and/or written assignments from registered technologist and seeks clarification and/or assistance as necessary.

Demonstrates proper responses to emergency situations.

Completes examination, consultation, and billing procedures as required. Performs other paper work as applicable.

Greets patients, confirms their identification, performing the correct procedures as directed. Completely explains the procedure to the patient (and family if present) as directed.

Performs visual preventative safety inspections. Completes warm-up procedures for each room/equipment as assigned. Records quality control activities. Reports equipment conditions to Quality Control/Materials Manager or appropriate personnel.

Follows through on assignments to completion and/or communicates to other staff members issues related to continuity of care.

Clinical Skills –

Performs duty/job with appropriate level of independence, accuracy and efficiency

Demonstrates computer skills necessary to perform unit/department specific responsibilities

Schedules patients and demonstrates proper phone etiquette. Maintains necessary inventory supplies for assigned workstation, rotating stock to eliminate outdated items.

Technically competent in tasks within the scope of practice of a technologist assistant (as applicable to the assigned department).

Provides patient care procedures as outlined in the competencies appropriate to the assigned department under the direction of registered technologist/sonographer.

Demonstrates skills to properly manipulate all respective fixed or mobile equipment conducive to providing for a safe environment for patients and employees.

Assists in procedures to include but not limited to patient positioning, maneuvering of equipment, assisting in administering contrast, prepare room for procedure, documentation during procedures and scrub utilizing steriletechniques.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

Performs advanced patient care including but not limited to venipuncture and/or IV starts as directed based on departmental needs. Discontinue lines as needed.

As applicable, assists radiologist in performing biopsies and limited imaging as needed.

Transport patients with a registered technologist.

Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTSMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

HS diploma or equivalent (GED).

Completion of the educational requirements (additional formal education/training; maximum supervision for initial competency; high degree associated risk factors; yearly competency evaluation and training.

As applicable to the assigned department, ACLS/CPR.

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTSATTENTION/CONCENTRATION – The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to focus on certain aspects of current experience and reject others:The position requires the ability to attend to a specific stimulus without being distracted by extraneous environmental stimuli. The individual must be able to attend to environmental detail with the ability to separate essential from non-essential or irrelevant stimuli. The attention skills required are generally considered to be automatic - - passive, but focused with an intact capacity for select perception. It is highly likely that multiple task demands are going to be required of the individual at the same time.NEW LEARNING AND MEMORY – The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to learn and retain material:The position requires that an individual be able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. Job requirements change frequently. The ability to understand and carry out detailed, involved instructions in mandatory.PROBLEM SOLVING, REASONING AND CREATIVE THINKING – The following level of ability that is essential for the jobholder to think (in order to solve a problem) by combining two or more elements from past experience or imaginative thought:The position deals with issues or problems that often require thoughtful reasoning before arriving at approaches or solutions. Some independent thought, planning or origination of options and solutions is necessary. The individual must have the ability to apply principles of reasoning and problem solving to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.APTITUDES: The following are essential requirements of the position in relation to job-worker situations. These items describe how a worker must adapt, adjust, conform or act:Repetitive work: Ability to continuously perform the same type of work for extended periods of time, according to set procedures, sequence or pace.Performing under stressful conditions: Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations, or in situations in which working speed and sustained attention are critical aspects of the job. Is subject to danger or risk, or to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.Variety and change: Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure involving significant differences in technologies, techniques, procedures, environmental factors, physical demands, or work situations.Communication: Ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely; to present ideas, facts and technical information.Planning and control: Ability to identify task requirements and monitor progress toward accomplishment.Interpersonal relations: Ability to maintain relationships that facilitate task accomplishment; to cooperate and resolve conflicts; to recognize needs and be sensitive of others.EQUIPMENT USAGE REQUIREMENTSEquipment/Tools: oxygen tank, Automated vital sign monitoring, equipment specific to modalities, flashlight.Software: MicroSoft Office Products, patient transport systems, electronic health record system, e-mail, scheduling system, software specific to modalities.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSRarely 0-10%; Occasionally 11-35%; Frequently 36-70%; Continuously 71-100%Body Position/Movement :

Sit: Occasionally

Stand: Frequently

Walk: Frequently

Bend: Occasionally

Push: Frequently

Pull: Frequently

Kneel/Squat: Occasionally

Reach: Continuously

Twist: Occasionally

Balance: Occasionally

Climb: Rarely

Lifting: Degree of physical exertion is : Moderate , exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.Sensory Abilities specifically required:

Vision

Hearing

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTWORKING CONDITIONS: Position involves exposure to the following harmful elements:

Bio hazardous Waste

Blood borne Pathogens

Chemicals

Extreme Noise Levels

Extreme Temperatures

High Pressure Steam/Gas

Moving/Rotating Machinery

Radioactive Agents

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.Benefits At A Glance:PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:

100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials

Health, Dental and Vision Coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching

Child Care Subsidies

Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes

DisclaimerPENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means.