About this role
Job Description
Responsible for administrative as well as clinical tasks. Assists in preparing the patient and the room for procedures under the direction of the technologist or radiologist. Takes patient history, explains procedure, give out contrast, injections, and place IVs for contrast injections.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Calls patients to confirm appointments and performs a pre-screening interview with the patient before their appointment date.
Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and records information in patients’ file.
Prepares patient for exam (changing into gown, removing all metal).
Prepares treatment room and trays for examination.
Administers contrast, injections and assists with IV when needed.
Seeks past images for patients who have them or are needed.
Call reports to the referring physician’s office, when requested.
Stock/order supplies, fax reports, and any other duties that may be assigned daily.
High school diploma or equivalent. Certified M.A. preferred. IV certification preferred.
Current CPR certification.
Minimum of one-year work experience in public contact job, preferably service related.
Basic knowledge of radiology and imaging office procedures.
Skill in using computer and medical records software and RIS/PACS competently to process patient images and department information.
Ability to communicate clearly in person and over the phone to establish/maintain cooperative relationships with patients, families, physicians and other staff.
Other facts
About Tampa General Hospital
Tampa General is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with over 15,000 team members, is one of the region’s largest employers.
Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and is nationally ranked as among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in eight specialties. Additionally, Tampa General was ranked as “high performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 12 procedures and conditions.
TGH partners with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to pioneer breakthrough treatments, conduct game-changing clinical research and train the next generation of health care professionals. TGH is the region's only academic health system, having been affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine since the school was created in the early 1970s.
TGH is the area’s only Level I trauma center and one of two ABA-verified Adult & Pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters, we are able to transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to the leading organ transplant center in the country, having performed more than 14,000 adult solid organ transplants, including the state’s first successful heart transplant in 1985. Tampa General Hospital is committed to serving all residents of West Central Florida. We provide comprehensive health services, ranging from wellness and primary care to the most complex specialty care and post-acute services.
What you'll do
- The Clinical Assistant II is responsible for both administrative and clinical tasks, including preparing patients and rooms for procedures and assisting with patient care. Key duties include taking patient histories, measuring vital signs, and administering injections and IVs.
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