Transporter

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Works closely with all clerical staff.
• Greets patient and prepares their files for the technologist to perform examinations.
• Checks x-rays out to patents in a proper and timely manner.
• Mails loaned x-rays that have been requested for comparison purposes.
• Follows up on x-rays that have been requested for comparison purposes.
• Takes and relays accurate telephone messages and transferring telephone calls within the department.
• Assigns new patient numbers accurately, and entering new patient information into the computer on a daily basis.
• Prints the CT, Nuclear Medicine, Mammogram, and MRI Schedules and distribute to the appropriate departments for the outpatient and/or x-ray reception counter prior to 5:00 pm daily.
• Ensures neatness and cleanliness of the receptionist waiting room, front counter, receptionist area, books, etc.
• Notifies housekeeping when waiting room and front counter reception/file room carpets and furniture need cleaning.
• Performs all department clerical systematic functions.
• Keeps adequate clerical supplies.
• Provides communications within the department regarding day to day clerical functions and personnel.
• Makes recommendations to the Clerical Staff Supervisor for any necessary change in the clerical area.
• Provides confidential support and/or advice to those being supervised as needed or requested.
• Promotes the dignity of each department member.
• Offers assistance to department personnel when necessary, making the department more productive while improving the quality of care given.
• Observes all infection control policies and procedures.
• Provides awareness of the value of each department and all hospital personnel as they relate to the Medical Imaging Department.
• Becomes aware of potential safety hazards to ensure patient and employee safety.
• Serves as a liaison between the Medical Imaging Department and the nursing staff.
• Ensures service is called for repair or maintenance of equipment if necessary.
• Provides awareness of patient dignity and modesty, and handle all department and patient matters with utmost confidentiality.
• Ensures the reporting of all employee and patient related incidents to assure the quality of care and concern at Opelousas General Health System.
• Ensures the reporting of potential safety hazards to the Supervising Technologist to assure patient and employee safety.
• Performs and carries out other reasonable requests or duties which may be made or assigned from time to time.
• Pursues appropriate continuing education and obtains required education credits as mandated by credentialing organization at OGHS to include CPR certification.
• Maintains and observes universal precautions within the standard practice of care.
• Utilizes, follows, and refers to the Policy and Procedure Manual and Procedure Protocol of all modalities, as well as following the OGHS Employee Handbook of personnel policies.

Education

A high school diploma/GED is required.

Licenses/Certifications

CPR is required.