Radiology Aide- PRN

Trinity Health • Germantown, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

A Radiology Technologist Assistant performs a wide range of patient-centered duties including assisting the technologist during diagnostic exams in general x-ray, CAT Scan, Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine departments, as assigned or needed. Other duties will include making CDs, greeting patients, fielding telephone calls, and providing professional general communications between all departments, patients, and physicians. Expedites workflow by retrieving and/or transporting patients from other areas of hospital or facility as needed.

Requirements

• Must possess High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current BLS for healthcare workers
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, Mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Nice To Haves

• Current enrollment in radiology, nursing, respiratory therapy or other licensed or certified health program preferred.
• Documented completion of minimum of one course in Medical Terminology preferred.
• Knowledge or past experience in diagnostic radiology is preferred which would include a general knowledge of radiology procedures.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists all department technologists in diagnostic exams. This will include, but not limited to transporting, assisting patients to/from exam tables, and general positioning of patient for exam.
• Assists all department technologists by explaining procedures, obtaining medical history, and setting up exams rooms, including stocking and cleaning and preparing for patients.
• Assists in transporting Emergency Room and inpatients to and from exams rooms.
• Assists in comforting Radiology patients.
• Provides clerical support to assist in enhancing productivity and efficient operation of department and responsible for communicating with physicians’ offices, other departments, employees, nursing, and medical staff.
• Fielding phone calls to department from patients, physicians’ offices, and nursing units as needed.
• Makes copies of radiology exams and radiology reports in accordance with Trinity Health compliance policies and procedures.
• Must be able to set and organize own work priorities, and adapt to them as they change frequently.
• Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.
• Must be able to travel to the various Trinity Health sites as needed on an emergent basis.
• Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.
• Be able to push/pull 35lbs, light duty options are not available.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Referral Rewards Program

What This Job Offers

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