Integral part of the Radiology team providing patient and departmental support ensuring efficient workflow and safe patient care performing a wide range of services.
Requires excellent communication, customer service, critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills and strong attention to detail. Requires the ability to prioritize daily tasks simultaneously within a fast paced, ever changing work environment; must be adaptable and flexible within a strong team structure. Functions include, but not limited to pre and post procedure and exam set up and tasks, assist with clerical needs, stocking, inventory management, room turn over, disinfection of department and equipment. Procedural duties include sterile procedure set up, adherence to Universal Protocol, identification verification, specimen and medication labeling, specimen collection and handling. Assists with patient transport, patient transfer techniques, exam set up and patient positioning. Requires knowledge and proficiency in electronic applications needed to assist with scheduling, transport, documentation, image review, and communications. Other job-related duties as assigned by leadership including training of new employees. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Communicates professionally with all staff, patients and visitors throughout the campus.
Department specific additional responsibilities may include required education, knowledge and adherence to safe practices involving equipment and isolation precautions. Knowledge and assistance with power injectors, removal of IV’s, removal and application of leads, cuffs and 02, obtaining and loading prior outside imaging and reports, assist with tracking studies.
High School Graduate or G.E.D Equivalent EXPERIENCE: Patient care experience preferred.
Other Qualifications: Physically able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time. Requires upper and lower physical strength to be able to manage the pushing and pulling of stretchers with and without patients occupying them. Must be organized, detail oriented, efficient, and be able to multitask to prioritize in a fast paced environment. Adapts to unpredictable situations. Must have a strong work ethic and be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be comfortable with electronic applications and technical office equipment (printers, fax machine, copiers, telephone systems).
License/Certification: Successful completion of a BLS course within the first 6 months of employment.
Mayo Clinic has expanded and changed in many ways, but our values remain true to the vision of our founders. Our primary value – The needs of the patient come first – guides our plans and decisions as we create the future of health care. Join us and you'll find a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career.
Mayo Clinic was founded in Rochester, Minnesota by brothers Dr. William James Mayo and Dr. Charles Horace Mayo. More than 100 years later, their vision continues to evolve around a single guiding value: "The needs of the patient come first." Today we are the largest integrated, not for-profit medical group practice in the world.
We are recognized for high-quality patient care more than any other academic medical center in the nation. These endorsements are very gratifying, but also humbling. They remind us of the tradition that has been entrusted to each one of us, and the legacy of excellence that we uphold every day.
