Radiology Aide, UofL Hospital, PRN

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Aide assists radiology technologists and physicians with image acquisition, patient care, and clerical duties. The role supports department and hospital goals through excellent customer relations. The aide processes radiographic cassettes and requisitions, uses hospital and radiology information systems, retrieves and prints images and reports, handles and routes phone calls, and maintains an orderly, stocked work area. The position also assists with patient examinations, including transporting and moving patients, and participates in staff meetings and new-employee orientation.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

One year of hospital experience.
Previous clerical experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Process exposed radiographic cassettes accurately and promptly.
Use HIS, RIS, and PACS to support patient care.
Retrieve images and reports requested by UofL Health customers in a timely manner.
Copy and print radiographs as requested.
Answer calls using appropriate customer relations skills and route them as needed.
Process requisitions accurately and promptly.
Keep the work area clean, neat, orderly, and stocked with supplies.
Maintain ethical and professional relationships with UofL Health customers.
Assist technologists in expediting patient examinations, including transporting and lifting or moving patients and completing exams.
Empty linen hampers at the end of the respective shift.
Attend and participate in department staff meetings.
Assist in orienting new employees.
Gain or maintain proficiency in hospital and radiology equipment and information systems needed for job responsibilities.
Present a positive image of the hospital and department.
Perform other duties as assigned.