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Company: MedStar Medical Group
Location: Baltimore, MD
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Not specified

Description

General Summary of Position
Provides assistance to staff in maintaining treatment areas, equipment, and supplies. Transports patients and performs clerical duties as necessary.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
  • Assists technologists in preparing patients for procedure and obtains proper paperwork as necessary. Positions patient on table.
  • Assists the department with the following Quality Assurance practices: checks off emergency supplies in all exam rooms each morning, checks Expose bottles in each exam for fullness and expiry and changes as necessary, wipes down exam tables with Expose each morning and as needed, and assists with lead apron checks, etc.
  • Assists with moving patients to or from beds, chairs, wheelchairs, stretchers, and exam tables using proper body mechanics.
  • Greets patients, verifies name and exam, and asks appropriate questions for clinical information as directed. Escorts out patients from waiting room to exam room. Maintains contact with patient while waiting for exam. Performs minor patient education by briefly describing machine and some things to expect during the exam, for example, need to hold breath when asked, etc.
  • Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of treatment area, instruments, changing linens and maintaining linen supplies so that clean linen is always available, and cleans equipment.
  • Performs duties with regard to patient safety and comfort before, during, and following treatment including careful observation and knowledge of action to be taken if post-procedure complications occur during transport. Assists with moving of patients before, during, and after a procedure using proper body mechanics. Uses appropriate isolation techniques when handling isolation patients and follows standard precautions.
  • Performs related clerical duties such as answering phones using good phone etiquette, proper photocopying, and retrieving old studies from the Film Library in a timely manner. Coordinates with the technologists on availability of charts, old films, lab results and other necessary information. Properly uses communication systems such as intercoms, beepers, and overhead paging systems. Takes, records, and delivers messages accurately.
  • Performs routine patient care including escorting and transports patients. Notifies all concerning departure and return of patients. Observes proper function of IV, O2, chest tubes, and fluid collection bags during transport. Reports any concerns to appropriate nursing staff. Assists patient to and from rest room, etc.
  • Prepares patients and treatment areas prior to treatment. Sets up and removes equipment and supplies to include sterilization process and ensures that equipment is functioning properly, stored appropriately, and cleaned routinely.
  • Responsible for storeroom orders, returns charge slips to storeroom, and keeps sterilized items current.
  • Prepares patients and assists technologist during radiographic examinations. Safely maneuvers and operates portable radiographic equipment for the management of patient care.
  • Reports malfunctioning or safety hazards of transport equipment.
  • Uses appropriate isolation techniques when handling isolation patients and follows standard precautions.
  • Assists in viewing images on PACS (Picture Archive and Communication System) and creating Image CDs from the PACS.
  • Assists technologists in preparing patients for procedure. Prints appropriate lab values as needed.
  • Uses appropriate isolation techniques when handling isolation patients and follows standard precautions.

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    Minimum Qualifications
    Education

    • High School Diploma or GED required and
    • knowledge of medical terminology. required
    • One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

    Experience

    • Less than 1 year 6 months related experience required
    • One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
  • 1 year related experience. (Required)
  • Licenses and Certifications

    • CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
    • Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
  • CPR certification. Required
  • Training in proper body mechanics utilization. Required
  • I.V. certification within initial review period. Required
  • CPR certification. Required
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Verbal and written communication skills.
    • Basic computer skills preferred.


    Why MedStar Health?
    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. We live up to this promise through:

    • 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.
    • 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.

    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.


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