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.
What the Imaging Care Technician will need:
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HS Diploma required
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Six (6) months of previous related experience in the area of patient care delivery.
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Successful completion of formal department orientation required to meet the quality and productivity standards of the job.
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Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, families, and other employees
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Ability to:
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Follow instructions and record patient information.
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Prioritize assigned tasks and organize work.
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Walk and stand for 90% of shift.
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Lift, turn, and position patients.
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Concentrate and pay close attention to details for over 90% of time.
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Able to work in area with potential exposure to infectious agents and/or contaminants.
What the Imaging Care Technician will do:
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Prepare exam room for arrival, assists in transfers to/from modality table and assists in discharge of patients
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Orient patient/family to waiting and changing areas
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Prepare patient for exam
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Verify patient name, date of birth and medical record number and exam to be performed
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Obtain pertinent information from patient chart such as admitting assessment/diagnosis, allergies, list of medications
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Perform modality specific patient interviews / tasks as delegated such as pre-MRI screening form, contrast forms, patient history forms, discontinue peripheral intravenous
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Collect/send/transport labeled specimens to the lab
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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
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Gather data for post procedure check such as peripheral pulses, vital signs, presence of hematoma and circulation checks
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Perform patient care functions within but not limited to PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System), RIS (Radiology Information System), Hospital Order-Entry System
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Record patient information and required data in appropriate areas.
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Transport patient as needed.
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Clean and maintain equipment according to procedures
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Attends annual BLS certification.
