Imaging Care Associate

General Description:

The Imaging Care Associate II is an experienced care giver that supports the Imaging team in providing excellent patient care.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.

• Prepares patients for testing and/or procedures including patient positioning.

• Transports patients as requested.

• Responds to inquiries from patients and family members.

• Collaborates with team members across OU Health to provide exceptional patient care.

• Cleans, disinfects and organizes to provide a welcoming environment for patients.

• Assists with scheduling and other clerical tasks.

• Assists with data entry, patient records, documentation and filing.

• If certified to do so, may start patient IVs and other phlebotomy related tasks.

• If certified to do so, may place cardiac monitors and perform EKGs.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: At least 3 years of patient care experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association required. One of the following is required at hire: Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT), Patient Care Technician (PCTC), Phlebotomy certification, Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT), Certified EKG Technician or Imaging Assistant, Magnetic Resonance IA(MR)(ARRT) required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced ability to provide exceptional service and care to patients.

• Knowledge of imaging services, equipment and processes.

• Knowledge of medical terminology.

• Advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to the imaging/radiology discipline.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to apply HIPAA guidelines and standards.

• Ability to prioritize and complete clinical or non-clinical work assignments

• Ability to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations

• Ability to work as part of a diverse team and communicate effectively with others.

• Displays consistency and dependability by reporting to work as scheduled.

• Ability to be sensitive to patients' physical and psychological needs.

• Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes.

• Ability and desire to learn and grow in the Imaging profession.