Imaging Aide

Summary

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 procedure room turn around and department workflow. Duties include: Transporting patients to and from department, safely getting patients on and off imaging equipment, starting with discontinuing I.V. (used during imaging procedures), assist with interventional procedures, ordering and maintaining room stock, and other support duties as needed.
Responsibilities

(30%)* Stage patients for imaging procedures: Greet patients, if necessary have patient change into hospital gown, complete any clinical documentation, start IV when necessary.


(30%)* Transport patient to imaging procedure room and position on table, assist with patient during procedure as necessary.


(30%)* On completion of procedure, move patient to staging area, discontinue I.V., and document any necessary clinical information in Radiology Information System. Assist in preparing imaging procedure room for next case by cleaning, changing linen, and returning moveable equipment to proper storage location.


(10%)* Assist nursing and technical staff during invasive procedures.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


Transport patients to and from imaging department.


Schedule MRI appointments as needed.


MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows.


Employees are required to take a Computer skills Assessment via the learning management system upon hire.


Based on the results of the assessment, an employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.


Certifications and Licensures

Required: BLS: Basic Life Support
Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED

Equivalent Experience: College medical terminology course preferred. One to two years of experience in a clinical setting is required. Three to four years experience in a clinical setting is preferred.

Other Information

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:


Excellent communication skills, ability to work under pressure and time management skills required.

I.V. set up skills preferred.

Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.


Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.


Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.


Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.


Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.


Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.


Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education)

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