Radiology Aide, Heywood Radiology

Heywood Hospital•Gardner, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for coordinating the transportation of patients to and from the Radiology Department, assisting Technologists with patients and equipment during diagnostic exams, and providing clerical support. The role requires good physical condition for tasks such as standing, bending, lifting, and moving patients and equipment. The Radiology Aide will also assist with film processing and maintain a safe environment for all patients, with particular attention to the needs of children and elderly individuals.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.
Good understanding of personal computers
CPR Certification

Nice To Haves

Prior Patient care experience preferred.
Meditech experience desirable

Responsibilities

Coordinates the transportation of patients to and from the Radiology Department so that patients have a safe and comfortable experience.
Utilizes wheelchairs or stretchers if needed, to transport patients to and from the Radiology Department as scheduled.
Assures patient needs are met while in the Radiology Department, including such things as patient comfort and appropriate clothing is worn.
Assists Radiology Technologists with patients during diagnostic exams so that exams are completed properly.
Assists Radiology Technologists by helping to move, lift, and position patients, as well as, monitor patients during lengthy exams.
Provides clerical assistance and film processing assistance to the Radiology Technologists.
Provides clerical assistance to department staff so that all records are maintained.
Utilizes the hospital computer system to locate patient information for accurate records.
Provides support coverage in the film library and for report distribution.
Performs film processing duties to ensure that all films are properly developed.
Performs and logs processor quality checks and maintains proper processing chemical levels.
Provides clerical support to the Radiology Technologists and department manager so that all clerical duties are completed accurately and on time.
Utilizes the hospital computer system to locate patient information as requested by department staff.
Assists Radiologists and Technologists with Fluoroscopy and IOP.
Operates the hospital computer system for film releases.
Maintains a safe environment for patients by assuring that sharp objects, toxic substances and other objects potentially harmful to children are not accessible.
Assures that the environment of care or services is free of objects which may contribute to the likelihood of patient falls, slips or trips.
Makes readily available assistive devices for ambulation.
Complies with policies and procedures relating to gait belts and similar devices.
Is aware of the increased risk of falls, slips, and trips for elderly patients and visitors, and assures that the environment of care or services is free of objects and spills which may contribute to the likelihood of patient falls, slips, or trips.
Is sensitive to the tendency of older patients to have hearing difficulties.
Verifies that he or she is speaking with appropriate level of loudness so that the patient hears instructions, questions, and conversations, but that offense is not given to the patient as the result of the voice being excessively loud.
Is able to differentiate problems with hearing versus problems with comprehension.
Takes appropriate actions to assure physical security of children and complies with policies and procedures related to the prevention of neonate, infant and child abduction.
Is aware of reduced endurance and strength present in many elderly, and provides accommodation for seating during extended visits or exams.