Radiology Aide

Summary

Prepare patients for exams and transport patients to and from various modalities. Assist radiologists and technologists in procedures by moving patients and obtaining supplies and equipment. Optimize patient throughput by adjusting schedules, retrieving protocols, and orders from referring physicians.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates understanding of Hospital’s Mission, Vision, and Values. Reviews policies and procedures. Completes mandatory education: Hospital wide, Department specific, Job specific. Maintains current CPR certification. Participates in department and interdepartmental quality improvement activities. Identifies patients following policy. Assists physicians in locating images within RIS, EMR, and PAC’s Workstations. Follows all MRI safety procedures. Prepares patients for MRI, CT, or other Radiology exams by: - Instructing patients on changing into gown/pants - Explaining procedure - Setting supplies needed by technologist - Asking patients screening questions - Scanning in all paperwork to EMR - Preparing and setting up room for procedures - Assisting technologists to set up sterile trays for procedure - Assisting technologists during procedure, as needed and instructed, including moving patients and obtaining supplies and equipment - Transporting patients within the Diagnostic Imaging Department and to/from the Emergency Department or floors if necessary Maintains cleanliness of radiological rooms and patient changing rooms. Stocks women’s and men’s changing rooms daily. Processes patient information in RIS system, including verifying exams, adding, and canceling appropriate exam charges. Ensures patient flow and throughput is consistent. When appointment time conflicts, employee remains in contact with patients. Obtains protocols for patients, GFR/Creatinine levels as necessary for CT/MRI examinations. Ensures patients are thoroughly screened for potential ferromagnetic objects prior to entering zone 3. Final safety check and wands patients entering zone 4. Follows all MRI safety procedures. Completion of Level I and II MR Safety Training. Performs other related functions as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Limited medical terminology and computer keyboard skills. Current CPR certification, patient care skills, work history in the medical field. Must be able to stand/squat 1-3 hours and walk 3-7 hours, frequent twisting and moderate bending, and lift over 50 lbs with good body mechanics. Must be able to use both hands/wrists and perform frequent fine motor skills with moderate repetitions. Requires accurate near and far vision at 20/40, accurate depth perception, and discriminate between red-green and blue-violet. Must hear whisper at eight feet.

Pay Range

$18.00-$25.82

Location

The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type

Variable

Work Shift

Variable

Daily Hours

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required

No