Imaging Technologist in Training

Job Overview

Under the direction of the radiologist and supervision of the department manager/supervisor this position is responsible for working effectively with patients and family to provide patient care, maintaining a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members, complies with infection prevention procedures, providing clerical support, accurate records, care of equipment, coordination with technologists the flow of patients throughout the department, responsible for patient observation, patient transport and assisting patients with personal needs and needs to be able to recognize status change and call for appropriate assistance and is available for other duties as needed. This person must be enrolled in an imaging program or field of study.

Job Responsibilities

• Complies with infection prevention procedures, utilizing safety and reliability practices and standards, and upholds all other compliance protocols and practices.
• Demonstrates flexibility and/or initiative in seeking or accepting additional assignments.
• Supports team and department operations assisting with care of equipment, coordinating with technologists the flow of patients throughout the process.
• Assists other team members when their assignment is slow, finds work to do in the department or flexes off if needed.
• Works effectively with patients and families to provide patient care, schedules patient appointments, and performs patient observation, patient transport and assists patients with personal needs.
• Recognizes status changes, calls for appropriate assistance, and notifies manager as appropriate.
• Participates in ensuring reliable performance and assessment of equipment, performing required daily and monthly quality control procedures prior to use.
• Recognizes the need for corrective action and notifies the Supervisor

Other Job-Related Information

Working Conditions

• Bending - Frequently Climbing - Rarely Concentrating - Frequently Continuous Learning - Frequently Hearing: Conversation - Frequently Interpersonal Communication - Frequently Kneeling - Occasionally Lifting <10 Lbs - Frequently Lifting 50+ Lbs - Occasionally Lifting 11-50 Lbs
• Frequently Pulling - Frequently Pushing - Frequently Reaching - Frequently Reading - Consistently Sitting - Frequently Standing - Frequently Stooping - Frequently Thinking/Reasoning - Frequently Use of Hands - Frequently Color Vision - Frequently Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve

• ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel

• ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect

• ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value

• ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage

• ALWAYS…
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community