Clinical Care Coordinator

American Health Imaging • Birmingham, AL

18h • Onsite

About The Position

American Health Imaging Birmingham is seeking a qualified EMT, Paramedic, or Registered Nurse (RN) to provide onsite clinical support at our Birmingham, AL imaging center. This is a full-time role working a schedule of Monday–Friday 9am to 5pm. The Clinical Care Coordinator provides an onsite clinical presence for contrast administration and serves as the first responder in the event of a medical emergency at the imaging center.

Requirements

• Current license, certification, or credential including Registered Nurse, Paramedic, or EMT.
• Current BLS certification and ACLS certification
• IV credentials/competency
• Knowledge of medical procedures, terminology, medications, and emergency response.
• Knowledge of MRI safety and imaging center procedures
• Ability to follow company policies, protocols, HIPAA requirements, and safety guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs
• Ability to remain calm and effective during difficult or emergency situations
• Ability to communicate with patients and coworkers with integrity and compassion
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to recognize service issues and escalate concerns appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the onsite responder during medical emergencies and coordinate rapid response efforts.
• Evaluate a patient's condition and provide appropriate care within your education, training, certification, and scope of practice.
• Provide Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS), as applicable to your credentials and scope of practice.
• Administer medications and treatments within your scope of practice, including oxygen, glucose, and assisting with epinephrine administration when appropriate.
• Use clinical equipment and medications to stabilize patients and provide emergency response treatment.
• Communicate and collaborate with police, fire departments, physicians, and other emergency personnel as needed.
• Serve as the point of contact for emergency personnel responding to a 911 call.
• Greet and escort patients to the changing room and briefly explain the procedure.
• Complete pre-exam screening and provide patient instructions.
• Assist patients on and off the imaging table when requested by the technologist.
• Support technologists throughout scans and contrast administration as needed.
• Manage post-scan patient handoff.
• Help ensure an efficient, friendly, and smooth patient experience.
• Monitor center modality schedules and assist with patient flow.
• Adjust patient schedules when necessary and communicate changes to technologists.
• Start IVs and administer contrast media as directed and according to protocol, when permitted within your credentials and scope of practice.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and responses to treatment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, adequately stocked, and safe patient environment.
• Maintain effective communication with center staff, the virtual licensed provider, and patients.
• Attend required OSHA training, annual training, and mandatory company updates.
• Prepare imaging rooms between patients, including changing table sheets and preparing the appropriate equipment.
• Help technologists stay on schedule by having the next patient ready.
• Provide front-end coverage as needed.
• Support efficient patient throughput throughout the center and across imaging modalities.
• Complete other tasks and projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed