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General Summary Of Position

Under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor, Manager or Director of M.I. the Hospital Assistant is responsible to assist technologist in transportation, procedure and image processing as needed.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist clinical personnel in transferring patients to and from beds, wheelchairs or stretcher as requested. Notifies RN of changes in patient's condition during transfer.
• Department/Unit Specific Functions and Duties - Scans films and documents into PACS. Access RIS, PACS, HIS computer systems. Assist as M.I. Front desk. Consistently displays professionalism in interactions with patients and families, staff and physicians. Supports unit by providing coverage when there are shortages.
• Ensure patient is properly identified before transporting. Adjusts bed and side rails, ensuring patient has access to bed controls and personal items once patient is back in bed. Reassures patient to obtain cooperation in a calming and professional manner. Approach, greet and offer assistance and direction to patients, family members, physicians and others who may need help in finding their way.
• Patient Support: Transports patients to and from Medical Imaging who require transportation either by wheelchair or stretcher. Assists with patients. Assist clinical personnel in transferring patients to and from beds, wheelchairs or stretcher as requested. Notifies Lead Tech of changes in patient's condition during transfer.
• Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department. Completes all mandatory requirements, certifications, and licensure within allotted timeframe for completion (CPR, License, PPD, Competencies, Age Specifics, etc.)
• Technical: Supports work of the department by maintaining all x-ray files. Assists in maintaining departmental supplies, checks inventory supplies. Transports patients to and from Medical Imaging who require transportation either by wheelchair or stretcher. Assists with patients.
• Collect specimens, orders, requisitions and equipment and deliver items to appropriate destinations. Provides errand assistance in codes or as directed.
• Provides department/unit with information and knowledge acquired during participation with interdepartmental teams and committees. Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff, supervisors, and managers both inside and outside the unit.
• Moves beds within units and between units as needed. Assist nursing staff with removal of expired bodies from units and transport to morgue.
• Development: Maintains current knowledge and develops new knowledge. When learning needs are identified, participates in training and development activities.
• Organizational knowledge: Works effectively within and between departments. Participates on inter-departmental teams and committees, communicating unit knowledge as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required or
• Medical Career Intern currently in High School required and
• Minimum 18 years of age or Medical Career Intern with Work Permit required
• Equivalent required and

Experience

• Less than 1 year Previous experience with customer service preferred
• Less than 1 year Experience in healthcare setting preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• HIPAA policies on Confidentiality
• Basic Computer skills to perform Data entry
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.

Why MedStar Health?

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At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered.

• More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
• Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity—we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.