Imaging Support Specialist

Imaging Support Specialist

The Imaging Support Specialist is responsible for aiding technologists in patient care and schedule facilitation. The specialist will be responsible for care aspects that do not fall under regulated roles of technologist. These aspects include preparing patients for exams, assisting patients in and out of exam rooms, cleaning and preparing the exam room, and transporting patients.

Who We Are

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

What You Can Expect

• 7:00am-3:30pm Days
• Patient Care - Assist technologists, as requested, throughout the procedure
• Patient Care - Demonstrates knowledge of age specific competencies to provide appropriate care to all patients
• Patient Care - Uses proper body mechanics to move, assist with positioning, or transferring a patient.
• Patient Care - Uses appropriate tools and techniques to assist with patient care (i.e. monitors, equipment, visual observation).
• Communication - Uses AIDET to explain procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and ensure patient safety and comfort. Communicates appropriately with the patient, staff and family members to facilitate care.
• Documentation - Records appropriate information to ensure data integrity in the EMR while adhering to HIPPA guidelines.
• Knowledge - Understands basic anatomy and physiology. Demonstrates knowledge of psychosocial consideration to provide appropriate care. Understands and applies appropriate medical terminology.
• Safety - Follows ALARA principles and employs appropriate safety precautions. Follows regulatory rules and guidelines. Uses proper cleaning supplies and techniques to adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
• Collaboration - Collaborates with healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year Hospital or patient care setting Preferred
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

Travel is required: Never or Rarely

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.