Imaging Care Technician

Trinity Health • Ann Arbor, MI

9d

About The Position

Position Purpose: 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

• HS Diploma or GED
• Six (6) months of previous related experience in the area of patient care delivery required.
• Successful completion of formal department orientation required to meet the quality and productivity standards of the job.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, families, and other employees
• Ability to: Follow instructions and record patient information.
• Prioritize assigned tasks and organize work.
• Walk and stand for 90% of shift.
• Lift, turn, and position patients.
• Concentrate and pay close attention to details for over 90% of time.
• Able to work in area with potential exposure to infectious agents and/or contaminants.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam room for arrival, assists in transfers to/from modality table and assists in discharge of patients
• Orient patient/family to waiting and changing areas
• Prepare patient for exam
• Verify patient name, date of birth and medical record number and exam to be performed
• Obtain pertinent information from patient chart such as admitting assessment/diagnosis, allergies, list of medications
• Perform modality specific patient interviews / tasks as delegated such as pre-MRI screening form, contrast forms, patient history forms, discontinue peripheral intravenous
• Collect/send/transport labeled specimens to the lab
• Perform activities which may be modality specific such as venipuncture, obtaining blood specimens, starting and discontinuing IV lines (not to include regulating drip rate), routine oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry
• Gather data for post procedure check such as peripheral pulses, vital signs, presence of hematoma and circulation checks
• Perform patient care functions within but not limited to PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System), RIS (Radiology Information System), Hospital Order-Entry System
• Record patient information and required data in appropriate areas.
• Transport patient as needed.
• Clean and maintain equipment according to procedures
• Attends annual BLS certification.

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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees