Imaging Patient Assistant (Radiology Tech Aide)

Major Responsibilities:

Assists






patient in preparation for exam




,






provides basic instruction to patients






regarding






routine procedures, transports patients










between exam rooms/departments and escorts patients, families, and visitors if department needs






require




.

Uses

radiology computer systems to generate requisitions, check schedules, and obtain pertinent patient information






as needed




.

Organizes










and prepares exam rooms and work areas, including cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and






maintaining






equipment




, based on department






need




.

Greets patients and visitors and responds to routine requests for information,






reports






or film loans. Promptly










answers telephone,






screens






calls, schedules patient appointments, and takes messages




, if department needs






require




.

Acts as a liaison between ordering physician, radiologist, and technologist.

Provides radiology reports and/or radiographic images to staff, physicians,






patients






and/or family upon request. Files, retrieves, and releases health information records and films. Compiles film jackets/discs and completes required forms/documentation.

Documents requested information and promptly






communicates






observations, concerns, and needs of the patient with physicians and other members of the health care team.

Completes routine maintenance and quality monitoring of imaging equipment using appropriate






technique






when cleaning,






sterilizing






and caring for instruments and other










equipment




, based on department






need




.

Assists






with the screening and documentation of MRI implants based on department






need




.

Must be able to






demonstrate






knowledge and skills necessary to provide care






appropriate to






the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to iden








tify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers?certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)






required






upon hire unless department leader has determined it is not






required




.






?

Education Required:

Certificate of General Educational Development (GED)






or

High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or

High School Graduate.






?

Experience Required:

No experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Competent in IV insertion and venipuncture, based on department






need




.

Excellent communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of patients,






staff






and physicians.

Excellent customer service and organizational skills.

Intermediate computer skills including experience in using computer applications/systems and electronic mail.

Must be able to follow directions and work well both independently and with technologists, physicians, and patients.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist and reach above the shoulders throughout the workday.

Must be able to:

lift up






to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.

lift up






to 20 lbs. over the head.

carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance






if department needs






require




.

Must be able to:

push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.

perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present






if






department






needs require




.

Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with the ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for procedures or other functions.

May be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, radiation, and electrical as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, protective clothing must be






worn






as necessary.

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.




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