Imaging Support Specialist Days 1.0fte

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•Indianapolis, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Imaging Support Specialist aids technologists with patient care and schedule facilitation. The role handles care tasks outside the regulated responsibilities of technologists, including preparing patients for exams, assisting patients into and out of exam rooms, cleaning and preparing exam rooms, and transporting patients. The position supports patients throughout procedures, provides age-appropriate care, helps with patient movement and positioning, and communicates with patients, staff, and family members. It also involves documenting information in the electronic medical record in accordance with HIPAA guidelines, applying basic anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology knowledge, and following safety and infection-control procedures. The specialist collaborates with the healthcare team. The schedule is 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. on days, and travel is never or rarely required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a hospital or patient-care setting.

Responsibilities

Assist technologists throughout procedures as requested.
Demonstrate age-specific competencies to provide appropriate care to patients.
Use proper body mechanics when moving, assisting with positioning, or transferring patients.
Use appropriate tools and techniques to assist with patient care, such as monitors, equipment, and visual observation.
Explain procedures to patients using AIDET to reduce anxiety and support safety and comfort.
Communicate appropriately with patients, staff, and family members to facilitate care.
Record appropriate information in the EMR while adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
Apply basic anatomy and physiology knowledge, psychosocial considerations, and appropriate medical terminology to patient care.
Follow ALARA principles, safety precautions, regulatory rules, and guidelines.
Use proper cleaning supplies and techniques in accordance with infection-control policies and procedures.
Collaborate with the healthcare team.
Prepare patients for exams, assist them in and out of exam rooms, clean and prepare exam rooms, and transport patients.