Imaging Care Technician

Description

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.

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.
• Able 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

What The Imaging Care Technician Will Need To Have

• Able to attend annual BLS certification.

Benefits

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