Job Description

Job Description

We are a 716-bed independent academic medical center. We are the community's major referral hospital, and we provide a wide range of services, including:

• Cancer care (https://www.baystatehealth.org/services/cancer)

• Critical care medicine

• Digestive disorder care (https://www.baystatehealth.org/services/gastroenterology)

• Heart and vascular disease care

• Laboratory services (https://www.baystatehealth.org/services/laboratory)

• Neurological disorders

• Obstetrics and gynecology care (https://www.baystatehealth.org/services/obgyn)

• And care for many other injuries, illnesses, and conditions

• Ranked among highest performing hospitals nationally by U.S. News & World Report

• Among only 1% of hospitals to be recognized by Magnet® 4 consecutive times

• Named a top 50 cardiovascular hospital by Watson Health

SCHEDULE:

• Per Diem

LOCATION :

• Baystate Medical Center

• Springfield, MA

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance

• Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases

• Continuing education support and reimbursement

• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages

• Farm Share Memberships

• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service.

• Free money coach advice from a certified professional

• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health.

• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance

• Life insurance

• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health.

Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. We are committed to increasing diverse representation across our organization. Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need.

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!

OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY:

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

For more information, please visit us online at: baystatehealthjobs.com or interact with us socially at facebook.com/BaystateCareers or on Twitter @BaystateCareer

All correspondence can be directed to:

Jim Pugliese, Healthcare Recruiter

jim.pugliese@baystatehealth.org

Summary :

Under the supervision of the radiologic technologist, this position is responsible for assisting the technologists, residents, and radiology attendings in exam rooms, and with guided interventional procedures. This position also calls patients from the waiting room into the changing area as well as prepares/explains the procedure to the patient according to departmental and hospital procedures. The technical assistant performs a variety of patient care and clerical duties while aiding patients, technologists, and radiologists. The technical assistant demonstrates excellent communication skills and effectively works with all staff

Job Responsibilities:

1) Managing the Patient Experience:

Greets patients promptly in warm, friendly manner demonstrating an appropriate amount of interest or concern. Smile, make eye contact, use welcoming language (hello, welcome, how can I help you today). Gather and/or verify patient demographics as needed. Maintain a clean patient and working space. Direct patient and family members to restrooms and other amenities. Check to see if there is any other way you can assist. Employees at this level are developing their skills and understanding of needs of the patients and their families or caregivers.

2) Practices the BH operating principles of Trust, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Communication.

3) Maintains patient confidentiality consistent with hospital policy.

4) Knowledge of lifting mechanics and proper moving techniques. Is responsible for assisting in the transfer of patients on and off stretchers, beds, wheelchairs, and other as needed.

5) Technical assistant will keep patients informed of wait times, assisting and accompanying patients where possible, and as appropriate.

6) Performs terminal cleaning, and surface cleaning in accordance with the hospitals infection control practices and policies.

7) Observes all health and safety requirements including body substance precautions.

8) Assist patients as needed to bathroom or with urinal or bedpan.

9) Participates in department and team projects as requested and communicates effectively with team and patients.

10) Is skilled in handling transport, lifting, sliding, oxygen tanks, and IV poles as needed.

11 ) Is skilled in the use of all necessary computer software such as, but not limited to, Teletracking, Safety and Injury Reporting (SRS), Cerner, Radnet, Synapse, etc.

12 ) Assists with supplies and inventory. Properly puts stock away, as well as fills and empties laundry bins as needed.

13 ) Maintains yearly In-service validations. Attends departmental staff meetings. Other duties as requested.

14 ) Technical assistant will be responsible for clerical duties to including computer use, scheduling, report and image retrieval, obtaining and delivering of "wet reads", communicating with patients and offices over the phone and in person.

15 ) Technical assistant will be responsible for assisting technologist, and radiology resident/attending while performing interventional biopsy exams.

16 ) Technical assistant will assist the technologist in preparing exam trays for biopsy procedures.

17 ) Technical assistant will be responsible for assisting the technologist, resident, and radiology attending with pre, peri, and post patient care, as appropriate.

18 ) Performs all duties of a Radiology Technical Assistant I and II as necessary.

Required Work Experience:

1) None

Preferred Work Experience:

1) Medical Terminology and previous patient care.

Skills and Competencies:

1) Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

2) Excellent computer skills.

3) Knowledge of mechanics of lifting mechanics.

You Belong At Baystate

At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.

DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.

Education:

GED or HiSET

Certifications:

Basic Cardiac Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Certified Medical Assistant - OtherOther, Certified Nurse Aide - OtherOther, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Advanced - OtherOther

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.