Albany Medical Center · 18 hours ago
Imaging Care Associate - per diem
Albany, NY
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$37K/yr - $49K/yrAlbany Medical Center is a healthcare provider seeking an Imaging Care Associate to support the Radiology Technologist team. The role involves preparing patients for imaging procedures, assisting with patient handling, maintaining cleanliness in the unit, and ensuring patient safety.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Responsible for the preparation of the patients for the Imaging procedure
Works with the technologists to facilitate patient handling, e.g. Bring patients to and from the dressing, exam rooms and back to their ER rooms
Initiates/Completes paperwork related to the exam/care of the patient as indicated by technologist
Assists the patient on and off procedure table as indicated by technologist
Provides support and assistance to the technologist and Radiologists i.e. screening phone calls, exam set up and post exam clean up
Maintains stock supply and linen in exam room
Completes light housekeeping duties, as needed
Works in areas and on shifts as assigned by Manager/ Clinical Specialist
Assists in transportation of patients when needed
Demonstrates knowledge of the patient BILL of RIGHTS, HIPPA, by incorporating them into their practice
Participates in development and attainment of unit, department, and divisional goals
Reports change in patient status to Radiologist, nurse and/or technologist
Establishes and maintain maintains direct, honest, open professional relationships with all health care team members, patients. and families
Actively supports JCAHO and HIPPA standards
Completes hospital and departmental required education
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required
Demonstrates knowledge of the patient BILL of RIGHTS, HIPPA, by incorporating them into their practice
Demonstrates self-directed learning and participation in continuing education to meet own professional development
Demonstrates commitment to unit and human, resource policies
Recognizes mission, vision, values, and strategic direction of the institution
Effective problem solving and resolution skills
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and developmental characteristics of the patient
Preferred
less than 1 year in a hospital setting or completion of certified paramedic, EMT or medical corpsman training - preferred
Previous clinical experience - preferred
PARAMEDIC - Paramedic – Licensed Upon Hire - preferred
EMT - Emergency Medical Tech Upon Hire - preferred
Company
Albany Medical Center
Albany Medical Center is one of the Capital Region’s largest private employers with more than 9,000 employees.
Founded in 1839
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Suryakant Kale
Chief Technology Officer/Vice President Information services, Technology & Infrastructure
Frances Albert
Chief Financial Officer
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