Clinical Tech Assistant-Arringdon Outpatient Clinc

Overview

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Clinical Tech Arringdon Outpatient Clinic —

Summary:

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

• 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 assistance with dressing/undressing and positioning patients for 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 settings.
  • Provide general patient care according to departmental procedures; respond to emotional and physical needs of patients; respond to patient requests promptly.
  • Provide prompt and courteous response to needs of patients, family and visitors with clear, accurate information.
  • Compile, record, maintain and file information for accurate patient and departmental records; maintain travel logs.
  • Initiate calls to obtain or provide emergency services when a critical situation arises.
  • 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, set up and clean imaging rooms; set up instruments and equipment for procedures.
  • Enter patient data on radiographic studies into computer; assist with patient prep for interventional procedures.
  • Schedule patients for procedures; assist with procedure performance; move and set up radiographic equipment in sterile settings; set up sterile trays for procedures.
  • Clean non-disposable equipment with appropriate solutions; 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; coordinate activities with others.
  • Monitor inventory levels of supplies; order and organize stock to avoid expiration.
  • Set up special procedure trays and equipment using sterile techniques; assist medical/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; this is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

• Level I
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to perform heavy lifting and move patients in 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 and heavy lifting in patient movement.

• Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
• Duke aspires to a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging, valuing diverse perspectives and experiences.

Certain jobs may require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and requests for accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

• Level 1:
  High school diploma or equivalent preferred, or prior experience in customer service or healthcare.
• Level 2:
  High school diploma or equivalent preferred, or prior experience in customer service or healthcare.

• 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.

Level I: BLS;
Level II: BLS.

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