Imaging Patient Care Assistant - Fri - Sat / 10:30pm - 3pm

About the role

A non-licensed, staff member who is trained to be flexible in a variety of imaging support and transport duties. This person performs a variety of tasks including, but not limited to cleaning and stocking of patients rooms and other unit areas, and direct patient care within the scope of defined practice to include transporting patients to their in-patient bed and/or to and from other areas as needed. This job functions under the direct supervision of a registered professional technologist. This position will care for patients in the adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Call the floor Nurse to inform them of time of imaging.
• Call the floor Nurse to get patient ready for imaging.
• Complete the imaging patient history form.
• Begin preliminary explanation of procedure with patient (i.e. getting contrast, etc.).
• Perform patient transport functions as needed.
• Help get patient on and off imaging table, set up imaging scanner, and assist anesthesia in preparing the patient for exam.
• Clean and disinfect equipment.
• Return patient to the unit and inform the floor Nurse that the patient has returned.
• Look up lab results for technologist.
• Burn CDs for patients.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics, provides for positioning, mobility hygiene, ADL, and/or comfort needs according to procedure and direction.
• Promptly identifies and reports physical and mental status changes to licensed staff assigned to the patient.
• Contributes to patient safety by: Utilization of Universal Precautions for all patients. Careful adherence to NGHS Hand Hygiene policy. Providing a safe patient environment (i.e. call light within reach, side-rails up, etc.). Obtaining and restocking isolation supplies for patients on Infection Precautions. Completing and documenting equipment cleaning responsibilities as well as maintaining properly functioning equipment.
• Accurately & timely records patient data and forwards to supervisory staff within established time frames.
• Attains proficiency with all required IT systems to support the clinical staff & accurate documentation of patient care.
• Participates in staff meetings.
• Maintains proficiency with Microsoft Outlook in reading and responding to e-mails in timely manner.
• Exhibits flexibility in scheduling to meet department staffing needs.
• Completes department specific annual competency assessment requirements (Clinical Competency Checklist) within specific timelines.
• May provide interpretation for patients and family members if determined to be competent to perform this service through the Customer Care Resource Center.

Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum Experience: On-the-job training.
• Preferred Job Qualifications: Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Licensure or other certifications. Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Previous Patient Care Tech experience, medical terminology, and Anatomy/Pathology. Other: Preferred Experience: Previous Patient Care Tech experience, medical terminology, and Anatomy/Pathology.

Skills

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Physical ability to push/pull patients.
• Adaptable in changing situation and work assignments.
• Able to accept direction from professional Imaging staff, and perform basic technical skills and procedures.
• Bi-lingual basic language skills preferred.

Benefits

Job Summary: A non-licensed, staff member who is trained to be flexible in a variety of imaging support and transport duties. This person performs a variety of tasks including, but not limited to cleaning and stocking of patients rooms and other unit areas, and direct patient care within the scope of defined practice to include transporting patients to their in-patient bed and/or to and from other areas as needed. This job functions under the direct supervision of a registered professional technologist. This position will care for patients in the adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

Minimum Job Qualifications: Licensure or other certifications: BLS certification required within 30 days of hire. Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED. Minimum Experience: On-the-job training. Preferred Job Qualifications: Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Licensure or other certifications. Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Previous Patient Care Tech experience, medical terminology, and Anatomy/Pathology. Other: Preferred Experience: Previous Patient Care Tech experience, medical terminology, and Anatomy/Pathology.

Essential Tasks And Responsibilities: Call the floor Nurse to inform them of time of imaging. Call the floor Nurse to get patient ready for imaging. Complete the imaging patient history form. Begin preliminary explanation of procedure with patient (i.e. getting contrast, etc.). Perform patient transport functions as needed. Help get patient on and off imaging table, set up imaging scanner, and assist anesthesia in preparing the patient for exam. Clean and disinfect equipment. Return patient to the unit and inform the floor Nurse that the patient has returned. Look up lab results for technologist. Burn CDs for patients. Utilizes proper body mechanics, provides for positioning, mobility hygiene, ADL, and/or comfort needs according to procedure and direction. Promptly identifies and reports physical and mental status changes to licensed staff assigned to the patient. Contributes to patient safety by: Utilization of Universal Precautions for all patients. Careful adherence to NGHS Hand Hygiene policy. Providing a safe patient environment (i.e. call light within reach, side-rails up, etc.). Obtaining and restocking isolation supplies for patients on Infection Precautions. Completing and documenting equipment cleaning responsibilities as well as maintaining properly functioning equipment. Accurately & timely records patient data and forwards to supervisory staff within established time frames. Attains proficiency with all required IT systems to support the clinical staff & accurate documentation of patient care. Participates in staff meetings. Maintains proficiency with Microsoft Outlook in reading and responding to e-mails in timely manner. Exhibits flexibility in scheduling to meet department staffing needs. Completes department specific annual competency assessment requirements (Clinical Competency Checklist) within specific timelines. May provide interpretation for patients and family members if determined to be competent to perform this service through the Customer Care Resource Center.

Physical Demands: Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65%of time. Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65%of time. Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time. Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%of time. Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%of time. Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%of time. Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%of time.

Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding. Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.