Imaging Aide

MyMichigan Health • West Branch Township, MI

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Imaging Aide position augments both technical and nursing staff in and around imaging procedures, operating under direct oversight. The role focuses on assisting with patient care related to procedure room turnaround and department workflow. Key duties include transporting patients to and from the department, safely assisting patients on and off imaging equipment, starting and discontinuing I.V.s (used during imaging procedures), assisting with interventional procedures, ordering and maintaining room stock, and other support duties as needed.

Requirements

• BLS - Basic Life Support (within 1 month of hire or transfer)
• High School Diploma or GED
• One to two years of experience in a clinical setting
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Time management skills
• Mandatory tuberculosis (TB) testing as required
• Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan
• Demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows

Nice To Haves

• Three to four years experience in a clinical setting
• College medical terminology course
• I.V. set up skills

Responsibilities

• Stage patients for imaging procedures: Greet patients, if necessary have patient change into hospital gown, complete any clinical documentation, start IV when necessary.
• Transport patient to imaging procedure room and position on table, assist with patient during procedure as necessary.
• On completion of procedure, move patient to staging area, discontinue I.V., and document any necessary clinical information in Radiology Information System.
• Assist in preparing imaging procedure room for next case by cleaning, changing linen, and returning moveable equipment to proper storage location.
• Assist nursing and technical staff during invasive procedures.
• Transport patients to and from imaging department.
• Schedule MRI appointments as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED