Radiology Aide

CommonSpirit Health • Northridge, CA

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About The Position

The Radiology Aide supports the Radiology Department by helping maintain efficient patient flow and positive patient experiences. The role assists radiologists, technologists, and registered nurses with procedure preparation, keeps work areas clean and stocked, manages phone communications, assists with patient positioning and transport, and uses computer systems for patient information and orders. The position calls for a dependable, caring, and organized employee committed to safety and following policy.

The Radiology Aide prepares trays and supplies for procedures, retrieves and hands out supplies during procedures, and obtains supplies and brings equipment to patient areas for procedures performed outside the department. The role also performs routine patient care activities as directed, helps patients get ready for procedures, escorts patients to their bays, and coordinates pre-procedure paperwork.

This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The position is at Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center, a 394-bed acute care nonprofit hospital serving over 80,000 patients annually. The hospital offers a Level II Trauma Center and a range of other services, and is the San Fernando Valley’s only pediatric trauma center.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• One year of related work experience demonstrating the requisite job knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Basic Life Support (AHA CPR).
• Fire Safety within 90 days.
• Dependable, caring, and organized, with a commitment to safety and policy.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant Course.

Responsibilities

• Prepare trays and supplies for various procedures in accordance with established standards and procedures.
• Retrieve and hand supplies needed during procedures.
• Obtain supplies for procedures performed outside the department and bring required equipment to patient areas.
• Perform routine patient care activities as directed and in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist patients in getting ready for procedures.
• Escort patients to their bay.
• Coordinate preparation of pre-procedure paperwork.
• Help radiologists, technologists, and registered nurses prepare for procedures.
• Keep work areas clean and stocked.
• Manage phone communications.
• Assist with patient positioning and transport.
• Use computer systems for patient information and orders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED