Radiology Tech Assistant

Work Shift:

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview:

• Commits to providing a respectful, caring, attentive, and efficient patient-centered experience to all patients, family members, visitors, providers and co-workers.

• Remains competent in assisting with imaging exams. Assists with diagnostic exams, performs clerical duties including record keeping, and maintains high quality services.

• Communicates effectively with patients and families as well as all care providers. Interacts with staff and co-workers in a manner that promotes positive working relationships. Checks orders for complete information and appropriateness criteria. Schedules exams as needed.

• Obtains sufficient information to determine whether the procedure should be performed immediately or within a specific time frame. Adheres to established section and organizational protocols, quality assurance guidelines, and regulatory requirements. Assists with coordinating work assignments to ensure a smooth workflow.

• Sets up imaging room to coincide with the scheduled examination. Ensures room includes the use of proper isolations and precautions when needed. Verifies patients with patient name and date of birth. Provides quality customer service and explains all studies to patient in a clear and concise manner.

• Provides information and resources to patient and family. Safely transports patients from location to location utilizing appropriate mode of transport and proper "hand-off" communication tools to receiving departments and other locations.

• Safely transfers patient to and from carts, beds, and wheelchairs utilizing multiple lifting devices. Positions the patient, ensuring patient comfort and modesty.

• Exhibits caring attitude when relating to patients. Engages in a professional and ethical conduct.

• Maintains a clean, orderly, and well-stocked area. Accurately records patient exams and follows proper billing procedures. Rotates within departments for proper coverage and support as required. Notifies appropriate staff when equipment malfunctions.

• Adheres to corporate and departmental policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High school diploma or equivalency.

• Experience: No previous experience required.

• Other Credentials: AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period

• Knowledge and Skills: Basic computer skills.

• Special Training: Basic life support.

• Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Able to remain calm and professional in fast-paced imaging environment with potential of being exposed to severely ill and injured patients

• Usual Work Day: 8 Hours

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities

• Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Squat/kneel/crawl , Keyboard use/repetitive motion

• Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear

• Lifting Floor to Waist 50 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 50 lbs.

• Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Moderate Hearing

• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Airborne Communicable Disease , Radiation

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

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