CT Scan Aide

Cape Cod Healthcare•Falmouth, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting with CT scans, ensuring patient comfort and safety, and managing administrative tasks related to imaging procedures. The CT Scan Aide will interact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, requiring excellent communication and customer service skills. Responsibilities include preparing the CT scan room, managing patient records, scheduling, and assisting technologists with patient transfers. The position requires the ability to multitask and adapt to a dynamic healthcare environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Ability to use and learn basic level computer systems and to generate reports.
BLS required.
Displays courtesy and professionalism at all times while providing timely, helpful services to all patients, visitors, physicians, and associates.
Must be courteous to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Must be able to multitask.

Nice To Haves

Minor room clean ups pre & post procedures.

Responsibilities

Link exam studies and track and charge for supplies in Syngo Radiology.
Review patient status in PICIS (E.R. tracking system).
Scan all exam related paperwork into Stentor (PACS).
Access CT Scan scheduling module to look up future patients, or history of previous exams.
Look up to see if patients have current lab work for future CT Scans having I.V. contrast. If there are no current labs, aides will continue to pursue, and fax or call ordering doctor’s office.
Ask patients to fill out history questionnaires.
Transport patients.
Answer telephones and communicate between other departments and radiologists.
Assist technologists transferring patients on and off CT Scan tables.
Stock CT Scan room with linen and supplies.
Enter CT scan exams in Soarian Clinicals after patients have been registered.
Enter patient information into the Virtual Radiology System and validate the information.
Assist patients with scheduling questions.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.