Radiology Aide

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION Help verify images on PACS. Merge images.

Retrieve previous films when necessary. Assist techs with exams. Assist with patients getting on/off table.

Takes messages and finds appropriate person when needed. Acts as a liaison between the modality and others in and out of the department. Must have a working knowledge of Film Library.

Transport patients when necessary including stretcher and wheelchairs to all areas of the hospital. Full knowledge of hospital ethics and policies as they pertain to the job are required. Review verification of education form with patient.

Resolve all issues with outpatient orders, and assure all paperwork and labs are appropriate for exam to be performed. May place IV catheters for contrast injection depending on certification and skillset. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.) Experience:

Basic Medical Terminology required. Strong skills in telephone and written communications required. Basic computer skills/operation required.

Experience in hospital environment preferred. # IV skills preferred. Education and Training: High School graduate or equivalent; keyboard experience (typing, computer); medical terminology required. License, Certification

Registration:

CPR Other Requirements: Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Good independent management skills; strong interpersonal skills, both oral and written; high level of flexibility and organization; ability to interact appropriately with community, hospital staff, and physicians; ability to maintain high level of confidentiality. Sufficient physicial strength to perform job duties as outlined. Ability to maintain good interpersonal relations with patients and co-workers.

• DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION

• Help verify images on PACS. Merge images.
  
  Retrieve previous films when necessary. Assist techs with exams. Assist with patients getting on/off table.
  
  Takes messages and finds appropriate person when needed. Acts as a liaison between the modality and others in and out of the department. Must have a working knowledge of Film Library.
  
  Transport patients when necessary including stretcher and wheelchairs to all areas of the hospital. Full knowledge of hospital ethics and policies as they pertain to the job are required. Review verification of education form with patient.
  
  Resolve all issues with outpatient orders, and assure all paperwork and labs are appropriate for exam to be performed. May place IV catheters for contrast injection depending on certification and skillset.

• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

• Experience:

• Basic Medical Terminology required.

• Strong skills in telephone and written communications required.

• Basic computer skills/operation required.

• Experience in hospital environment preferred.

• IV skills preferred.

• Education and Training:

• High School graduate or equivalent; keyboard experience (typing, computer); medical terminology required.

• License, Certification & Registration:

• CPR

• Other Requirements:

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

• Good independent management skills; strong interpersonal skills, both oral and written; high level of flexibility and organization; ability to interact appropriately with community, hospital staff, and physicians; ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.

• Sufficient physicial strength to perform job duties as outlined.

• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relations with patients and co-workers.