Sr. Technical Assistant - Diagnostic Imagining - West Tower (7a - 8:30p)

at  Texas Childrens Hospital

We are searching for a Sr. Technical Assistant - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide assistance to the Pediatric Radiology Department in a manner that is appropriate for patients ranging in age from 0-18 years of age.
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QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent required
3 years’ experience in a hospital setting required

Transports patients promptly to and from patient rooms and patient care service areas, e.g., Emergency Center, Recovery rooms, and Radiology rooms via wheelchair or stretcher, as documented on Dispatch Log and observed by the leader
Render first aid when necessary and notify appropriate personnel of emergency situations, as documented by the quality improvement monitor, leader, or medical staff
Consistently display a professional demeanor as observed by guests, staff, or the leader
Participate in continuing education and in-service programs by attending section meeting, workshops, and seminars; reads professional publications and reviews procedure manuals; attends classes
Clean all equipment regularly following cleaning procedure and manufacturers’ recommendations as observed by the leader
Participate in the professional development of oneself and others
Ensure that unscheduled absences do not exceed 4 occurrences per year and punctuality is maintained as outlined in the department attendance policy
Assist in placing patient in wheelchair or on stretcher safely, provide physical assistance to ambulatory patients and transport patients to requested or designated area, as observed by the leaderSince 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S.News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.
Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Center for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston. We have also created the nation’s first HMO for children, established the largest pediatric primary care network in the country and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is also academically affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.
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Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children’s without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved