Monitor Tech

MyMichigan Health • Alpena, MI

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to augment both technical and nursing staff in and around imaging procedures. These duties will be under direct oversight by technical and nursing personnel. The responsibility is to assist with patient care as it relates to Imaging exam turn- around time, patient safety, patient experience and department workflow. Duties include: Transporting Inpatients and ER patients to and from department, safely getting patients on and off imaging equipment, assisting with Outpatient exam workflos (assisting patients to and from the OP waiting room, directing patients to changing rooms for exam, assisting with portable imaging studies, dispensing oral contrast) and other support duties as needed.

Requirements

• Credential:TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt
• Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification)
• Education: HIGH
• One year of experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work under pressure and time management skills required.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• (50%) Transport patient to imaging from ER and all Inpatient units, assist in safely transferring patient on and off imaging tables. Assist Imaging staff with portable imaging studies
• (25%) Stage patients for imaging procedures: Greet patients; if necessary, have patient change into hospital gown, assist patients to and from imaging rooms, dispensing oral contrast if needed, setting up rooms for procedure, providing all patient care duties within the scope of practice designated to a Care Assistant.
• (25%)Works as dispatcher and prioritizes runs based on patient needs. Utilizes good communication skills. Utilizes all relevant Epic applications
• Operates equipment as outlined on orientation checklists, policy and procedures. Participates in equipment in-services and competencies as they relate to role expectations.
• Performs job skills outlined on orientation checklist as they relate to role expectations.

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