Radiology Aide

Corewell Health • Troy, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide support to the technical staff in all modality areas within the diagnostic radiology/molecular imaging departments. Duties may include but are not limited to: Transportation of patients, specimens, and supplies to appropriate areas. Supports nursing and physician needs during procedures. Follows Corewell Health philosophy of Patient and Family Centered Care at all times.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in patient care related field.
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required

Responsibilities

• Escort/Transport patients within the hospital to and from the diagnostic imaging departments.
• Interact/Communicate with floor Nurse before transporting patient off the floor, obtains the transport log, removes blood pressure cuff, assists with the MRI 2 Person Safety Assessment for MRI patients when needed, TMS wires, pulse ox with RN permission before transporting patient off the floor, and informs floor Nurse when patient returns.
• Aid technologist in transferring and moving of patients on and off stretchers, wheelchairs, procedure tables.
• Follow universal precautions during patient contact.
• May assist and monitor patients in IP holding, MRI and Nuclear Medicine department as required.
• May assist speech pathologist during Modified Barium Swallow studies and operate CD player as required.
• Assist in non-technical related duties such as: Transports equipment, specimens and supplies.
• Documentation of daily log as required by site.
• Assist with patient care as needed.
• Assist with room turnover.
• Stock supplies, linen and dispose of soiled linen.
• Responsible for the cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining the stretchers and wheelchairs within the department.
• May assist with the cleaning of the department refrigerators as needed.
• May assist with ordering supplies as needed.
• May assist using image transferring software, upload and transfer images to discs for patients.
• Responsible for proper use and storage of oxygen tanks.
• Maintains patient comfort while in the department and during transport.
• Demonstrates safe, quality patient care.
• Required to maintain a quiet professional atmosphere and exhibit a professional image through appearance and mannerisms.
• Capable of providing adequate and prompt information to all through the use of good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be willing to provide assistance to any individual regardless of age or special needs.
• Must be willing to work independently or assist co-workers and technologist with exams as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

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