Imaging Care Technician

Department: CT

Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital

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. 

Shift Available: Nights

Status: Full Time

What the Imaging Care Technician will need: 

• HS Diploma required

• Six (6) months of previous related experience in the area of patient care delivery. 

• 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. 

What the Imaging Care Technician will do: 

• 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. 

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