Radiology Assistant | PRN

Description

Who we are:

Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. Peterson was recently named one of the Top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country and the only one in Texas by the National Rural Health Association. Being named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for six consecutive years is a testament to Peterson's commitment to its team and to fulfilling its mission of providing exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care.

Shift Information:

This position is PRN (As-Needed) within M-F 8am-5pm.

What we offer:

Health Insurance

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement HPSA Designated

Employee Education Scholarships

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility

What you will do:

The Radiology Assistant (RA) is primarily responsible for the safe transport of patients to and from the imaging department and is available to offer assistance to the nurses and technologists in all imaging modalities as needed. The RA provides back up to the clerical coordinators for lunches, meetings, etc. and requires basic understanding of clerical check in processes.

Preferred Education:

High School graduate or equivalent

Required Skills:
1. Greets and assist radiology patients in a timely, efficient and courteous manner.

2. Excellent transport skills

3. Performs RA and basic clerical duties essential to Radiology.

4. Correctly identifies each patient by two identifiers: Name and Date of Birth.

5. Properly communicates with Monitor techs when transporting patients

6. Coordinates order of multiple exams with technologists in each modality

7. Takes proper care of and cleans patient transport equipment

8. Places orders for Maintenance as needed on equipment

Preferred Skills:
Knowledge of safe patient handling skills

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:
CPR

Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
CNA or other healthcare related license

Preferred Experience:

Previous customer service experience