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- Ensures patient is prepared (gown, slippers, etc.) to be transported for tests.
- Transports patients to and from Diagnostic Imaging from all areas of the hospital.
- Ensures that all patients are transported by the correct mode of transport (chair, stretcher, etc.)
- Notifies nursing unit staff when patients are being taken off the unit and returned to the unit.
- Practices extreme care and caution with patient I.V.'s, tubes, catheters, etc.
- Conveys patient related information, either verbal or written, to nursing unit and/or diagnostic imaging staff.
- Makes "priority" decisions for patient transport.
- Responds to all codes and takes direction accordingly
- Distributes clean linen to linen cart.
- Empties soiled linen hampers.
- Assists with control and custody of equipment in support of scheduled inventory and maintenance requirements and helps to locate missing equipment as necessary.
- Takes appropriate action for any problems with equipment or supplies, reports safety hazards and noticeable damage to building surface or equipment.
- Maintains an orderly and tidy working environment.
- Assists service staff in the lifting and transferring of patients.
- Assists in imaging procedures (holding and/or turning patients).
- Assists/observes patients while technical staff review images obtain reports, etc.
- Provides clerical functions as required and is thoroughly knowledgeable of all general office routines.
- Assists in the moving of x-ray files, purging of confidential files, etc.
- Enters examination data into the computer system.
- Adheres to all safety and health regulations and demonstrates safe work practices.
- Maintains a knowledge of and adheres to all current policies and procedures.
- Initiates and/or completes incident and accident reports.
- Participates in staff development activities as required.
- Participates in staff meetings as required.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Experience working in direct patient care area required.
- Experience in general office procedures.
- Completion of grade 12 or equivalent required.
- "Friends and Family" training required.
- Non-violent crisis training or equivalent required.
- Health care aide certificate required.
- Health care aide certificate required.
- Proficiency in computers and keyboarding required.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills with a patient focused approach required.
- Must be well organized and capable of working with a minimum of supervision and guidance and demonstrate flexibility and independence in planning work.
- Ability to perform the position on a regular basis.
- Considerable strength and the ability to withstand continuous extensive lifting and moving required.
Diagnostic Imaging Assistant - Selkirk, Canada - Shared Health
Description
Position Overview
Transport of Patients/Supplies
Patient Care
Environmental, Supply and Equipment
Service Support
Clerical Support
Other
Experience
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
Certification/Licensure/Registration
Qualifications and Skills
Physical Requirements