Radiology Transport Aide

STATUS: Per DiemLOCATION: UMMC - North Street CampusDEPARTMENT: RadiologySCHEDULE: Per Diem; weekend rotation required

SUMMARYUnder the direction of a technologist, assists in providing patient care. Performs a variety of clerical support duties. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as initiatives. Reports To: Medical Imaging SupervisorRESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and positions patients for examination, treatment, and procedures following established procedures.

• Replenishes and prepares exam and treatment rooms with medical supplies, equipment, and linen, maintaining a neat, clean, and appropriately stocked environment.

• Transports patients as needed following established procedures.

• Answers the telephone promptly and courteously, responding to customer inquiries and providing routine information.

• Provides the RN and/or Physician with accurate and timely information regarding patient needs and status and documents information in appropriate records, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

• Prepares permanent X-ray paperwork for collation following established protocols.

• Performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and compliance efforts.

• Age-Specific Care:

• Provides age and culturally appropriate assessment, interpretation of clinical and laboratory data, and develops and implements age-appropriate interventions and plans of care, including education within the parameters of his/her position responsibilities and licensure.

Required Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent with six months of clinical experience in a radiography program or demonstrated equivalent competency preferred.

• Experience/Skills/Abilities:

• Successful completion of annual clinical, age, and job-specific competencies and skill verification tools is required.

• Good customer service skills required.

• Strong telephone etiquette skills and ability to clearly and calmly communicate in English with patients, medical staff, and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

• Safe Patient Handling Training, Computer experience, and typing skills are preferred.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

H - Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires constant walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$17.10 - $18.90

CITY:

Batavia

POSTAL CODE:

14020

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.