RADIOLOGY AIDE

Overview The Radiology Aide demonstrates excellent customer service performance in alignment with the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. Under general supervision and/or detailed instruction, the Radiology Aide assists technologists in preparing patients and examination rooms for diagnostic imaging procedures, is involved in close patient contact throughout the procedure, performs basic patient care duties, transports patients to and from the Imaging and Diagnostic Services Department, processes patient x-ray films using an automatic processor, and performs clerical functions such as sorting, filing and film retrieval. The Radiology Aide has clinical contact with patients in all age groups (neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric) and can appropriately assess, care for and treat them according to age-appropriate care guidelines as defined by Covenant HealthCare. Responsibilities Escorts patients to and from waiting rooms to respective sub-departments. Provides gowning instructions and answers patients’ questions about exams. Maintains awareness of all in-patients and out-patients in the department and delivers excellent customer service by communicating about wait times, exam status, comfort, etc. Assists radiographers during procedures; handles and flashes correct cassettes; assists in moving patients on exam tables; records clinical information per protocol. Prepares barium supplies, sets up trays, and readies equipment. Transports patients between the Imaging and Diagnostic Services Department and other departments and nursing units. Uses proper technique in handling and transporting IVACs, IV poles, oxygen, catheters and other patient equipment. Performs filing and other clerical duties as necessary. Answers phones, transfers calls and relays messages. Cleans and prepares radiographic rooms between procedures; maintains supplies for radiographic rooms. Maintains linen and gown supply; responsible for disposal of soiled linen. Maintains proficiency in computer systems necessary for job duties (EPIC, RIS, PACS, QC, email, etc.). Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Current BLS or completed within six months of hire. Six months or more experience in a hospital setting or physician office. Six months or more PC/computer experience. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and the public. High school diploma or equivalent. Current BLS; six months or more experience in a hospital setting or physician office; six months or more PC/computer experience. Working Conditions/Physical Demands Ability to maintain punctual attendance consistent with applicable laws and policies. Constant standing and walking; frequent stooping, twisting, reaching, handling, feeling, talking. Frequent hearing, near vision, midrange vision, far vision; frequent depth perception, visual accommodation, color vision and field of vision. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing and balancing; occasional kneeling, crouching and squatting. #J-18808-Ljbffr