Radiology Aide

Position Summary:

Assists the Radiology Technologist with room turnover, patient transport, stocking rooms, and paperwork.

Qualifications:

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Helpful if enrolled in a radiology program.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Positive attitude and demonstrated willingness to assess and improve work environment. Ability to perform multiple tasks while coordinating patient flow and a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and evening shifts.
• Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination. May have contact with blood and body fluid while assisting the Technologist.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Assists the Technologist performing the x-rays by setting up the paper work and cassettes for the x-rays that are ordered.
• Assists in transporting patients to and from the Radiology Department.
• Assists the patient to and from the x-ray or CT table form the floor, cart, or wheelchair.
• Makes radiology imaging CD's requested for copies.
• Maintains annual competency assessment for skills needed to perform this job.
• Assists the technologist inputting patient notes in EPIC, RIS and PACS.
• Assists the technologist in sending and documenting imaging and notes via multiple on-line resources.
• Responsible for cleaning all equipment in the Radiology Department.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.