Imaging Care Assistant

Trinity Health • Ann Arbor, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a technologist / radiologist, the imaging care technician (ICT) is responsible for direct patient care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs. ICT demonstrates department-designated competencies. The ICT will assist in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe and conducive to patient/family wellbeing including concepts of relationship centered care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• No experience required. Successful completion of a formal department orientation is required to meet the quality and productivity standards of the job.
• BLS required

Responsibilities

• Performs supervision of inpatients and ED patients as they are delivered to the department prior to imaging.
• Remains with and observes the assigned patient at all times under direct observation.
• Introduces self to patients/families and explains role (to assist in maintaining a safe environment)
• Provides timely feedback and follow up to radiology staff regarding patient response.
• Receives and provides report to other caregivers.
• Promptly responds to patient requests.
• Inform patients about planned procedures and treatments in order to reduce fear and anxieties and to encourage patient cooperation.
• Performs patient care functions within but not limited to Cerner PowerChart systems and RAdnet system.
• Records patient lab results and required data in appropriate areas.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Checks and restocks supplies as needed.
• Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills.
• Performs other unit specific duties as delegated.
• Seeks ongoing learning experiences by attending appropriate in-services, continuing education and mandatory programs.
• Attends annual radiation safety in-service as modality requires.
• Applies awareness of potential radiation hazards and observes appropriate radiation safety
• Attends annual BLS certification.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships.
• Approaches conflict in a constructive manner.
• Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, associates, and visitors to Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.
• Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in private places.
• Follows all HIPAA policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• DAILYPAY Benefits effective Day One!
• No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
• Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED