Imaging Technical Aide , [Department Name] [Type, HPPP, Shift] Parkwest Overview: Parkwest Medical Center, Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiac expertise with the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care.
It’s consistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U. S. News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top 100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog.
As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, Parkwest Medical Center, marries cutting-edge technology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety. To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and our units, visit Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities.
Coordinates patient flow for imaging services. Assists a licensed technologist in performing physician defined routine and specialized diagnostic imaging procedures. Provides support assistance/activities as needed.
Responsibilities Coordinates and assists with the transfer of patients to and from imaging services. Prepares patients for imaging procedures, including: dressing patient, connecting patient to EKG, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry monitoring. Responds to physician or technologist requests during imaging procedures using appropriate anatomy/physiology terminology, procedural protocols, and imaging equipment.
Under the supervision of licensed staff: positions patient, advances/pulls wires and catheters, manipulates digital imaging equipment. Explains a variety of necessary information to the patient/family member, such as: consent for treatment, MRI questionnaire, and procedure explanation. Assists with burning patient CDs and providing statistical data as needed to department leadership.
Establishes and maintains sterile fields, instrumentation, and mechanical implementation used during imaging procedures. Assists in the maintenance and effective use of all equipment and supplies in the imaging department. Disinfects and sterilizes exam rooms and equipment.
Serves as inter-departmental communication resource. Assists in calls with patients (i.e., appointment reminders, pre or post instructions and questions, etc.). Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum
None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED. Minimum
None. Licensure Requirement: CPR required