CLINICAL ASSOCIATE - CT

Overview

The Clinical Associate demonstrates excellent customer service performance in alignment with Covenant HealthCare's Vision, Mission, and Values, focusing on Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. This individual, under supervision, assists medical, technical, and nursing staff in various tasks and maintains a clean and safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Models Covenants Mission, Vision, and WE CARE Values
• Assists technologists, nurses, and physicians in performing procedures
• Documents relevant information and processes data
• Consults with Radiologists on completed exams
• Reviews medical charts for pertinent history and relevant lab values
• Prepares and interviews patients for procedures
• Maintains IVs and monitors injection sites
• Starts IVs and monitors injection sites during procedures
• Prepares procedure rooms and equipment
• Transports patients to and from the Imaging and Diagnostic Services Department
• Ensures appropriateness of orders, processes orders, and charges supplies
• Responsible for inventory control and stocking linen
• Demonstrates knowledge of radiation safety, hospital safety, and infection control policies
• Maintains a safe and clean environment
• Follows proper procedures for sterilization and cleaning up contaminated materials and supplies
• Preserves patients' privacy and maintains confidentiality of information
• Ensures services comply with state and federal regulations, organizational policies, and accreditation/compliance requirements
• Anticipates customer needs and provides services to all customers
• Captures and resolves problems
• Treats patients, their families, visitors, and employees with kindness and respect
• Works collaboratively and demonstrates integrity in all work-related activities
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships within the organization
• Attends mandatory meetings and in-services
• Maintains proficiency in all computer functionality necessary to perform job duties

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• BCLS certification
• Previous 12 months experience with direct patient care
• Six months or more PC/computer experience
• Previous experience in radiology services preferred
• Completed medical terminology course or equivalent
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and the public
• Proven ability to work independently
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper cleaning techniques