Radiology Assistant (ETS) | Temporary

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greets visitors, answers and screens incoming telephone calls by providing information or taking messages and distributes them to appropriate employee.
• Follows organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Uses specialized techniques in the transport of sick or convalescent persons.
• Supports cost efficient/effective delivery of care.
• Participates in unit based and hospital-wide Continuous Quality Improvement Program.
• Grabs and hands over information regarding patient schedule and information.
• Prepares rooms to receive patient; sets up necessary equipment and ensures neatness and cleanliness of room.
• Aids in preparing patients for procedures.
• Obtains necessary forms and information for exams.
• Transports patients, records, specimens and equipment to designated areas throughout organization.
• Aids ambulatory and wheelchair patients to and from diagnostic imaging equipment.
• Escorts or directs patients to rooms or departments within the facility.
• Aids sick or convalescent patients with mobility to prevent accidents and ensure comfort.
• Promptly and courteously responds to patient’s questions.
• Relays appropriate information to the appropriate staff for immediate attention.
• Reinforces patient and family teaching.
• Pulls and logs patient exams on film folders and ensures that records are properly identified; documents and routes to the appropriate department or personnel.
• Maintains confidentiality of all records.
• May perform data entry of patient information into organization databases.
• Observes policies and procedures pertaining to the safe operation of vehicles and equipment.
• Exercises special care to ensure the safety and comfort of patients in transit.
• Responds immediately to emergency patient situations; takes actions prescribed by policy and procedure or obtains appropriate personnel.
• May participate in the orientation of other radiology technology aides.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• People skills required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium)

• 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly).
• Lifting 50 lbs max;
• Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs;
• Occasional to frequent standing & walking,
• Circular sitting,
• Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing),
• Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.
• Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to:
• Blood-borne pathogen exposure
• Bio-hazardous waste
• Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors
• Communicable diseases
• Electrical shock
• Florals surfaces
• Hot/Cold Temperatures
• Indoor/Outdoor conditions
• Latex
• Lighting
• Patient care/handling injuries
• Radiation
• Shift work
• Travel may be required.
• Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.