Radiology Aide
About The Position
As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech), you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions. Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction. To excel, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses. Aide utilizes 2 patient identifiers with all patients and places check marks on requisition to ensure appropriate patient information. Aide assesses patients in ER/Inpatient rooms, removes all EKG leads and informs tele tech and documents on requisition who they spoke with. Aide transfers oxygen from the wall to a portable oxygen tank and documents the requisition number of liters the patient is on. Aide removes pulse oximeter with the permission of the RN/CAN and documents on requisition if patient was on a pulse oximeter. Aide ensures appropriate IV size is present for the exam being performed in the imaging department, if not, contact RN to change IV size. Aide utilizes lift equipment and other transferring devices to safely transfer the patient from their bed to transporting devices such as a wheelchair, stretcher, or move the patient in their hospital bed.
Requirements
- Required High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or High School GED General Studies, upon hire
- Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of Healthcare experience in a hospital or care facility setting
Responsibilities
- Utilizes 2 patient identifiers with all patients and places check marks on requisition to ensure appropriate patient information.
- Assesses patients in ER/Inpatient rooms, removes all EKG leads and informs tele tech and documents on requisition who they spoke with.
- Transfers oxygen from the wall to a portable oxygen tank and documents the requisition number of liters the patient is on.
- Removes pulse oximeter with the permission of the RN/CAN and documents on requisition if patient was on a pulse oximeter.
- Ensures appropriate IV size is present for the exam being performed in the imaging department, if not, contact RN to change IV size.
- Utilizes lift equipment and other transferring devices to safely transfer the patient from their bed to transporting devices such as a wheelchair, stretcher, or move the patient in their hospital bed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
