What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Imaging Patient Transport position at billingsclinic?
Under general supervision, the Special Imaging Transporter is responsible for providing patient transport services between the radiology department and the inpatient nursing units. Transport services include use of a variety of equipment to include but not limited to ICU beds, carts, wheelchairs, and video swallow chair and management of additional patient care equipment such as: IV poles, O2 canisters, pumps, IVACs, chest tubes, etc during the transport process. The Special Imaging Transporter may be certified in the use of certain instrumentation, i.e. glucometer, pulse oximeter and others as approved and appropriate for scope of care. The Special Imaging Transporter may be required to assist with preparation of patients for radiology exams, order entry, patient scheduling, and charge entry as necessary. The Special Imaging Transporter may provide patient instruction on preparations and/or restrictions for ancillary procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures within scope of practice.
Essential Job Functions
•Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.
•Demonstrates positive, supportive, and caring behaviors in communication with patient/resident, families, visitors, physicians, staff and others. Utilizes good judgment in providing transport and other assistance as deemed appropriate while ensuring all patient/guest needs are met. Communicates with families and guests who are waiting for information on patients in Radiology.
•Transports patients to Radiology from inpatient nursing units and other areas throughout the facility. Utilizes proper equipment including ICU beds, carts, wheelchairs, and video swallow chair for safe patient transport. During transport process, also manages additional patient care equipment such as : IV poles, O2 canisters, pumps, IVACs, chest tubes, etc.
•Schedules and enters complex orders for ancillary services via the order communication and practice management systems. May instruct patients on specific preparations and/or restrictions necessary to prepare for ancillary procedures. Involves other departments as needed for regulatory requirements.
•Responsible for reviewing charge tickets for completeness. Modifies orders to reflect appropriate CPT code(s) for exam performed. Verifies exam completion in multiple Radiology systems.
•Accounts for inventory of Radiology wheelchairs, carts, O2 canisters, IV poles, smooth movers, lifting belts; retrieves Radiology equipment from various service areas to ensure adequate equipment is available in the department. Oversees routine cleaning of all patient transport equipment.
•Utilizes computerized information systems to look up information pertinent to the performance of Radiology procedures, i.e. lab work.
•May instruct and/or prepare outpatients prior to the radiological exam.
•Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance. Identifies and anticipates problems and safety issues and initiates appropriate action.
•Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality.
•Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
•Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization including cross training to provide backup coverage and support for all services areas.
