Clinical Tech Assistant - CT - PRN

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team. In this role, you will assist technical staff with patient transport, ensuring safety and comfort during their journey. You'll be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work environment while providing excellent customer service to patients and their families. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a leading healthcare institution that values collaboration and innovation. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a supportive environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy lifting and transport patients safely.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient transport and ensure safety during movement.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of radiographic areas.
• Support technologists in performing imaging procedures.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Patient Transport Safety Training

Heavy Lifting

Ability to Follow Instructions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke Regional Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which ranks as the number four hospital in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke Regional Hospital is the second largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.

General Description of the Job Class

Perform a variety of duties to assist the technical staff in department operations.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

Level I:

• Provide technical assistance by assisting with movement of patients to and from radiographic tables.
• Clean assigned work area and equipment, stock radiographic rooms with supplies and stock clean linen, dispose of soiled laundry.
• Provide transport of non-oxygen and oxygen patients to and from various hospital locations.
• Pick up and deliver specimens, equipment, supplies, and messages as directed.
• Assist technologists with duties related to completion of imaging procedures including but not limited to assisting with dressing and undressing and positioning patients for specific procedures.
• Respond to patient calls promptly and check on patients according to department procedures.
• Assist technologist with procedure performance. Move and set up radiographic equipment in non-sterile setting.
• Provide general patient care according to departmental procedures; administer to emotional and physical needs of patients; respond to patient requests promptly. Provide prompt and courteous response to needs and requests of patients, family, and visitors and respond to questions politely with clear, accurate information.
• Compile, record, maintain, and file information as requested for accurate and up-to-date patient and departmental records/reports; ticket-to-ride and maintain travel logs.
• Initiate calls and contact appropriate personnel to obtain or provide emergency services when a critical situation arises and demands immediate attention.
• Monitor the medical status of patients in Radiology.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Level II: In addition to Level 1 activities above...

• Set up and clean imaging rooms.
• Set up instruments and equipment for specific procedures.
• Enter patient data on radiographic studies into computer.
• Assist technical staff with patient prep for interventional procedures.
• Schedule patients for procedures as requested.
• Assist technologist with procedure performance. Move and set up radiographic equipment in sterile setting, set up sterile trays for procedures. Clean non-disposable equipment with appropriate solution.
• Label and wrap instruments for sterilization.
• Assist technologists with processing of images.
• Perform charging of procedures as directed.
• Assist radiographic staff with completion of radiographic studies by entry of patient data into computer; move equipment; record patient information on appropriate images; maintain effective coordination of activities with others.
• Monitor inventory levels of requisite supplies; order and organize stock so that it is properly maintained and to avoid loss due to expiration.
• Set up special procedure trays and equipment using sterile techniques or as appropriate to the setting. Assist medical and technical staff with patient preparation.
• Process images and copy film, as requested.
• Clean instruments and equipment as required.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this LevelEducation

Level 1

Work requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. High School diploma or equivalent.

Level 2

Work requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Level I

Completion of the patient transport safety training program within 30 days of hire.

Level II

Completion of Transport Safety Training program - Two years experience as a Clinical Tech Assistant I.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

Level I

BLS.

Level II

BLS.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Level I

Excellent customer service skills. Ability to perform the heavy lifting required in the movement of patients and the transport of patients in either wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds. Able to work with minimal supervision.

Level II

Excellent customer service skills. Patient transport safety training. Ability to perform complex tasks. Ability to perform the heavy lifting required in the movement of patients and the transport of patients in either wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds.

Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level

N/A

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