CARE TEAM ASSOCIATE/FULL TIME-DAYS/UPPER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

Qualifications

 Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED

Additional requirements:

§  Type of degree: NA

§  Area of study or major: NA

§  Preferred educational qualifications:  Associates degree in related healthcare or business.

§  Position specific testing requirement: NA

Licensure/Certification/Registration

·       CPR Certification required within 30 days

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A

Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A

Preferred experience: One year experience in a medical/patient care environment

Other experience requirements: N/A

Knowledge/Skills

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Physical Requirements:

Working Conditions:       

1.       Must be able to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.

2.       May be exposed to aggressive, violent behaviors from patients, family members, and/or visitors

3.       May be exposed to blood and body fluids, including those with tuberculosis, HIV, hepatitis, or body infestations

4.       Must be able to work under stressful conditions which may occur in emergency situations or with a heavy workload

5.       Exposed to ionizing radiation

Organizational Standards

Essential Duties & Functions

Essential Duties & Functions:

4.       Maintains basic knowledge of imaging procedures.  Independently performs all other assigned clerical tasks, and receptionist functions in collaboration with the Medical Imaging Team.

5.       Answers questions regarding procedures, informs patients and families of exam status or delays.   Promptly notifies technical areas of patient arrival.

6.       Assists with the coordination of patient flow and activities of the Medical Imaging area to optimize patient time and satisfaction.

7.       Strictly follows all safety practices and policies. 

8.       Maintains knowledge of the locations, and operations of all emergency equipment in the unit.

9.       Follows radiation safety policies and procedures.

 Other Duties & Functions:

              Other duties or functions to meet patient, departmental, or organizational needs

 The above duties and responsibilities may be essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed include the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be constructed as an exhausted statement of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommod