IMAGING TRANSPORT ASSOCIATE
About The Position
This individual will transport patients to and from dedicated locations within the hospital and help maintain a cohesive workflow in the department. Under general supervision and/or detailed instruction, assists the technologists in preparing patients and examination rooms for diagnostic imaging procedures, and is involved in continual patient contact, performing basic patient care duties. The Imaging Transport Associate demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Six months or more PC/computer experience.
- Current BCLS.
Nice To Haves
- Six months or more experience in a hospital setting or physician office preferred.
Responsibilities
- Escorts patients to and from waiting rooms to respective departments.
- Provides appropriate gowning instructions.
- Answers basic questions about exam.
- Transports patients between Imaging and Diagnostic Services Department and other departments and nursing units.
- Provides excellent customer service by constant communications to patients about their time in the department, i.e. how long they have to wait, whether the exam is completed, their comfort level, etc.
- Preserves patients privacy and maintains confidentiality of patients information.
- Ensures that services are provided in accordance with state and federal regulations, organizational policy, and accreditation/compliance requirements.
- Ensures that patients, their families, visitors, and employees are treated with kindness and respect.
- Uses proper technique in handling and transporting IVACs, IV poles, oxygen, catheters and other patient equipment.
- Answers phones, transfers calls and relays messages as necessary.
- Cleans and prepares exam rooms between procedures and maintains supplies for rooms.
- Maintains cleans linen and gown supply; responsible for disposal of soiled linen in all rooms.
- Maintains proficiency in all computer functionality necessary to perform job duties(EPIC, RIS, PACS, QC, email, etc.).
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
