CT TECH ASSISTANT - CAT SCAN - PRN DAYS

Description

Job Summary:    

Transportation of patient to and from the radiology department utilizing proper body mechanics and ensuring patients safety in accordance with the hospital and department policies.  Has knowledge of the needs of patients according to their age group and ability to modify care according to patient’s age.

Communicating with patient in a courteous manner informing them of procedure to be performed and mode of transportation.  Identification of self and department when transporting patient.

Service and Quality Standards:

Service

Is Customer focused

                Anticipates customer needs

                Adheres to customer service standards

Is Competent, caring and compassionate

                Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect

                Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior

                                to customers and coworkers

People

Is conversation conscious

                Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information

Is positive in interactions with others

Is courteous and respectful

                Promotes a harassment free environment

                Inspires the trust of others

Acts in accordance with hospital policies and code of conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.

Quality

Is excellent in patient care and service

                Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation

                Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback

Is safety conscious

                Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives

Is involved with improvement efforts

                Supports performance improvement

                Seeks ways to improve systems and services

                Shows commitment to improvement efforts

                Meets mandatory educational requirements

Growth

Is a loyal ambassador

                Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision

Is active and involved

                Supports hospital initiatives

                Champions innovation and supports change

Is a positive role model

                Fosters team cooperation

Finance

Is a good steward of hospital resources

                Develops/uses efficient work methods

Is cost effective

                Conserves organizational resources

Job Responsibilities:

                1.   Selects appropriate mode of transportation through correlation of patients ability,

                      exam ordered, and age of patient: pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric

                2.   Transports patient in a timely manner by wheelchair or stretcher

                3.   Demonstrates competence in lifting and moving patient, using proper

                      body mechanics and proper moving equipment

                4.   Demonstrates competence in ability to transport patients with O2 and

                      IV’s maintaining appropriate administration

                5.   Collaborates with nursing unit to assure required documentation is

                      complete and patient is signed in and out appropriately

                6.   Assists the Radiology Technologist as needed

Qualifications

Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

                Educational level:  High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

                Certification/Licensure -Current BLS:  Required

                Experience Requirements:

Working Conditions:

Extensive walking, standing, pushing and/or lifting medium to heavy weight.

Exposure Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues:  Al procedures or other

Job related tasks that involve inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them are Category I tasks.  Use of appropriate protective measures should be required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Salary : $15 - $23