Imaging Care Technician
Saint Joseph, MN - USA
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
12 Hour Day ShiftDescription:
Imaging Care Technician
Location: Trinity Health Livingston Hospital
Minimum rate of pay: $16.15/hr
Total Rewards and Benefits:
Competitive compensationDAILYPAY
Benefits effective Day One for full and part time hires! No waiting periods.
Full benefits package including Medical Dental Vision PTO Life Insurance Short and Long-term Disability
Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country
Tuition Reimbursement
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.
Shift Available: Day Shift 0700 - 1900 Every 3rd weekend
Status: Full Time 36 hours per week
What the Imaging Care Technician will need:
HS Diploma or GED
Six (6) months of previous related experience in the area of patient care delivery required.
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
Ability 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 andexam 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 toPACS (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
Attends annual BLS certification.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more