Pet/CT/Nuc Med TECH AIDE

Pet/CT/Nuc Med Tech Aide

Corporate - Oneida, NY 13421

Overview

Salary Range $16.00 - $20.32 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Days

Description

The Imaging Aide works with and provides assistance to all hospital based departments of Imaging Services. Under the supervision of the Radiology Supervisor and the Manager, Diagnostic Radiology performs a wide variety of duties relating to clerical duty and patient care tasks. Incumbent must be able to safely and efficiently carry out assigned patient care tasks, check supplies, equipment and provide general assistance to department as directed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review charts for physician orders, previous reports & imaging
• Clean and stock the rooms.
• Transport patients back and forth from departments
• Promptly and efficiently answers the phones.
• Take accurate message
• Maintain patient orders to ensure proper exam/diagnosis/physician requirements are being met. Coordinate with techs/Supervisors for appropriate charges
• Burns CDs for patients following medical release procedures
• Use RHIO/Healtheconnections to obtain reports and imaging if needed
• Maintain a clean and neat work area
• Review all stock for outdated/expired items monthly
• Schedule all PET and NM exams
• Coordinate with offices for order updates if needed.
• Put work/supply orders in as needed for the department.
• Be able to take instruction/direction from various modalities.
• Miscellaneous duties as they arise.
• Must have great patient skills and ability to follow HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Calling patients as needed for Radiology exams to include PET and Nuclear Medicine

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• 1 year as a CT Scan Aide (Preferred)

Professional Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
• Attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks
• Commitment to patient safety and confidentiality
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new procedures and technologies

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy lifting, 45 lbs or over and light lifting, under 15 lbs ​​​​​​​
• Pushing, pulling and reaching above shoulders
• Walking, standing, sitting and kneeling