Diagnostic Imaging Tech Aide

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Assists diagnostic imaging in patient flow for all radiology departments.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities to work with patients of all ages.
  
  
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  2. Greets and escorts patients and visitors. Assists the patient in the dressing room and preparation for exam
  
  
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  3. Assists in preparing room appropriately for exam along with holding, positioning and moving of patients during the examination.
  
  
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  4. Transport and transfer patients via stretcher, wheelchair, bed, etc.
  
  
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  5. Stocking and ordering supplies as directed
  
  
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  6. Chaperone during examinations, treatments, or procedures conducted by its employees or members of its medical staff to provide comfort to patients and providers
  
  
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  7. Interviews patients to obtain required information, informs patient of exam details, records medications/allergies, obtains appropriate signatures, changes and preps patient for exam.
  
  
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  8. Updates information in PACS, and scans paperwork
  
  
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  9. Maintains equipment. Cleans equipment and exam room. Notifies department of equipment defects or damage.
  
  
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  10. Adjusts work routine to accommodate patient or department needs without affecting work flow.
  
  
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  11. Maintains inventory in exam rooms and other clinical areas. Restocks supplies. Checks for expired supplies.
  
  
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  12. Assists technical staff as needed and works well in a team environment.
  
  
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  13. Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review.
  
  
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  14. Maintains confidentiality of patient information. Burns CDs.
  
  
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  15. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.
  
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma

EXPERIENCE

One year in a health setting, preferably in radiology. Strong communication skills (written and oral); Must have a working knowledge of personal computers, must be highly organized and detail-focused and have good people skills.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Will train on diagnostic imaging workflow, PACS and Chaperone process.

YNHHS Requisition ID

119042