Imaging Aide

MyMichigan Health; Tawas City (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MyMichigan Health is seeking a supportive Imaging Service Helper to augment technical and nursing staff around imaging procedures. The role involves transporting patients, assisting with positioning, initiating IVs when needed, and helping with interventional procedures while maintaining room readiness.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in a clinical setting, good communication skills, and the ability to stay organized under pressure; requires BLS, fingerprinting, and annual OSHA/TB training

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.
• I.V. set up skills preferred and clinical setting experience valued.
• OSHA and TB training required annually.

Responsibilities

• Stage patients for imaging procedures and prepare documentation.
• Transport patients to imaging rooms and assist during procedures.
• Assist in preparing room for next case and maintain stock.
• Support nursing and technical staff during invasive procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication

Work under pressure

Time management

Clinical support

I.V. setup skills

Microsoft Windows

Education

High School Diploma or GED

I.V. setup skills preferred

College medical terminology course preferred

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Summary

The purpose of this position is to augment both technical and nursing staff in and around imaging procedures. These duties will be under direct oversight by technical and nursing personnel. The responsibility is to assist with patient care as it relates to procedure room turn around and department workflow. Duties include: Transporting patients to and from department, safely getting patients on and off imaging equipment, starting with discontinuing I.V. (used during imaging procedures), assist with interventional procedures, ordering and maintaining room stock, and other support duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Stage patients for imaging procedures: Greet patients, if necessary have patient change into hospital gown, complete any clinical documentation, start IV when necessary.
• Transport patient to imaging procedure room and position on table, assist with patient during procedure as necessary.
• On completion of procedure, move patient to staging area, discontinue I.V., and document any necessary clinical information in Radiology Information System. Assist in preparing imaging procedure room for next case by cleaning, changing linen, and returning moveable equipment to proper storage location.
• Assist nursing and technical staff during invasive procedures.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

Transport patients to and from imaging department.

Schedule MRI appointments as needed.

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.

An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Certifications and Licensures

• Required: BLS: Basic Life Support
• Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer
• Required: FINGERPRIN: Fingerprinting

Required Education

• High School Diploma or GED
• Equivalent Experience: I.V. set up skills preferred. Three to four years' experience in a clinical setting is preferred. College medical terminology course preferred.

Experience, Training And Skills

• One to two years of experience in a clinical setting is required.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work under pressure and time management skills required.
• Mandatory tuberculosis (TB) testing must be done annually.
• Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.

Physical/Mental Requirements And Typical Working Conditions

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.

Equivalent Experience And Other Comments (Education)

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