Radiographer Assistant- Per Diem

Major Responsibilities Assists patient in preparation for exam, provides basic instruction to patients regarding routine procedures, transports patients between exam rooms or 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 or discs and completes required forms and 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 techniques 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 demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span, ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status, and interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or 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 determines 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 and 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. push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present if department needs require. 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 mechanical, radiation, and electrical hazards and blood and body fluids; therefore protective clothing must be worn as necessary. operate 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Advocate Health Care