Imaging Care Associate- 40 hrs/wk, Days
About The Position
The Imaging Care Associate is a member of the patient care-centered health team in Nuclear Medicine and works under the supervision of the Nuclear Medicine Technologist. The associate supports daily operations and patient safety, maintains a clean and safe unit, and helps ensure supplies and equipment are available. The role involves treating patients, families, and healthcare workers with respect and kindness. The associate prepares patients for imaging procedures, assists with patient handling and transportation, supports technologists and radiologists before and after exams, and completes related paperwork as directed. The position also includes maintaining exam-room supplies and linens, light housekeeping, reporting changes in patient status, and following patient-rights, privacy, and institutional standards. The associate works in areas and on shifts assigned by the Manager or Clinical Specialist and completes required hospital and departmental education.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Pursue validation of knowledge, skills, and decision-making, and seek guidance when needed.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Patient Bill of Rights and HIPAA and incorporate it into practice.
- Demonstrate self-directed learning and participate in continuing education for professional development.
- Demonstrate commitment to unit and human resource policies.
- Recognize the institution’s mission, vision, values, and strategic direction.
- Demonstrate effective problem-solving and resolution skills.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient’s age and developmental characteristics.
Nice To Haves
- Less than one year of experience in a hospital setting, or completion of certified paramedic, EMT, or medical corpsman training.
- Previous clinical experience.
- Paramedic license upon hire.
- Emergency Medical Technician certification upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for imaging procedures.
- Work with technologists to facilitate patient handling, including bringing patients to and from dressing and exam rooms and back to their ER rooms.
- Initiate and complete paperwork related to the exam or patient care as indicated by the technologist.
- Assist patients on and off the procedure table as indicated by the technologist.
- Support technologists and radiologists by screening phone calls, setting up exams, and cleaning up after exams.
- Maintain stock supplies and linens in the exam room.
- Complete light housekeeping duties as needed.
- Work in areas and on shifts as assigned by the Manager or Clinical Specialist.
- Assist with patient transportation when needed.
- Apply knowledge of the Patient Bill of Rights and HIPAA in practice.
- Participate in developing and achieving unit, department, and divisional goals.
- Report changes in patient status to the radiologist, nurse, and/or technologist.
- Establish and maintain direct, honest, open professional relationships with healthcare team members, patients, and families.
- Support JCAHO and HIPAA standards.
- Complete required hospital and departmental education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
