Hospital Aide

Radiology Hospital Aide

The function of the Radiology Hospital Aide for the Department of Diagnostic Imaging is to provide essential customer service support. The Radiology Hospital Aide completes organizational and exam preparation tasks with the purpose of assisting patients and OHSU Staff to complete diagnostic procedures. They are to assist with an array of clinical and clerical duties. Their primary responsibility is to assist with providing a safe and customer friendly environment within the OHSU Health Diagnostic Imaging Clinics.

Function/Duties of Position

• Supports patient safety needs and provides patient monitoring. Escorts patients and family members to/from the waiting room, prepare patient for their exam, and provide patient with non-technical exam information.

• Reviews and verifies that all upcoming imaging protocols have been completed by a radiologist and notifies a technologist if there are some that are incomplete.

• Provides patient transportation and escorts patients throughout OHSU Health Diagnostic Clinics as needed.

• Stocks linen and supplies in exam rooms. Unpacks supplies and stocks storeroom. Picks up supplies, pharmaceuticals, and cafeteria orders as needed. Assists in the supply ordering process by identifying needs as well as looking for expired supplies.

• Other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED

• BLS certificate within 30 days of hire or prior to independent practice, whichever comes first

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Radiology aide experience preferred.
• Familiarity with CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET and General radiology imaging processes to assist with multi-tasked duties.
• Experience with patient preparation for CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET and General radiology exams preferred.
• Experience with Epic and PACS systems. Knowledge of ordering systems, using both logistics and outside vendors preferred.
• CMA License

Additional Details

Direct patient contact is an essential part of this position, and the aide is expected to work within all areas of the department. The OHSU Health Diagnostic Imaging Clinics has designated areas where strong magnetic fields are present. The aide will be expected to work in areas of strong magnetic fields (MRI). The primary location for this position will be at OHSU Health Diagnostic Imaging Clinics, NE PDX.

Why Apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact View email address on click.appcast.io