Diagnostic Imaging Aide - Per Diem

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and competency in completing assigned duties/responsibilities according to established protocols for procedures being performed.
• Has knowledge of various procedures and understands the use and implications when imaging contrast is being used.
• Reviews lab work values for IV contrast studies as well as medical terminology as related to patient history.
• Provides Clerical Support: Assist other Team members to fulfill department needs (test ordering, test result processing, making copies, filing, mailing, telephone calls, film/report retrieval/printing/faxing).
• Schedules Guests/customer appointments: Guests/customers are scheduled appropriately based on physician script request, history or new concern. Appropriate instructions given for Pre-registration and specific test preparation.
• Responsible for Patient/Data management: Maintains consistent records for billing and appropriate tracking (activating accounts, patient in/out, film sign-/sign/out log, responds timely to film requests). Appropriately rescheduling guests/patients and maintaining a system for cancellations, pathology, etc.
• Provide safe direct patient care
• Changes table configuration. Assist technologist, Radiologist/Nurse as needed. Provides appropriate support in all Diagnostic Imaging areas as needed.
• Covers cases as directed by the technologist or provider.
• Greets patients and guests upon arrival to the department, gives complete and accurate instructions, communicated in a clear and concise manner to fill out necessary paperwork pertaining to their appropriate tests.
• Reviews and completes pending report log along with failed faxes. Retrieves needed patient related documents from the computer for Radiologist and staff.
• Retrieve and disseminate imaging medical records. Upload external imaging onto PACS.
• Follows network policy for patient identification, assists with placing patients on and off procedure table using appropriate body mechanics, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and assists patient's needs.
• Provide clerical support to the clinical team in critical value reporting.
• Stocks and cleans rooms as necessary, records temperature on refrigerator and warmer, puts away supplies/breakdown cardboard, empties linen/garbage as needed.
• Observes patients in a holding area and assists in transferring and transporting patients in a safe and efficient manner. Adheres to the Falls Prevention protocols.
• Maintains adequate supply of materials for daily use. Helps organize and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Complies with hospital, local, state and federal regulatory and accrediting standards as well as department specific protocols and policies.
• Participates in continuing education and completes required E-Learning as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
• Previous data entry experience preferred.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 3 months of entering position.