CT TECH ASSISTANT - CAT SCAN - PRN DAYS

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

• 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

• 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

• 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
• 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: All 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.