RADIOLOGY AIDE

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc.•Fort Defiance Agency, AZ

11h•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists radiologic technologists in preparing exam rooms, cleaning equipment, and ensuring patient comfort and safety during imaging processes. The role involves basic patient care, providing instructions, and safely transporting patients to and from the Radiology department. The aide will also comfort patients and families, assist with non-patient transport, maintain equipment and supplies, and perform clerical tasks. Clear communication with medical staff and patients, maintaining patient confidentiality, and efficient workflow are essential.

Requirements

One (1) year direct work experience in a hospital setting.
High School Diploma or Equivalency (HSE).
Valid American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and maintain certification.
Applicant must have a valid, unrestricted insurable driver’s license.
Resume and references are required.

Responsibilities

Assist radiologic technologists in preparing exam rooms and clean equipment before and after use.
Set up the exam table and room, clean the equipment and scanner room.
Ensure patient comfort and safety during imaging processes.
Perform basic patient care tasks such as assisting with dressing or undressing.
Provide instructions to patients on how to prepare for the exam.
Assist with lifting and transporting of patients to and from the Radiology department safely.
Follow established department procedures to accurately verify and transport the proper patient by visually checking patient identification and verifying with nursing staff.
Transport patients to and from radiology, emergency department and inpatient areas via wheelchair, bed or gurney. Assist technologists with patient movement and positioning.
Observe patient and equipment during transport and reports unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition to sending and/or receiving clinical staff.
Comfort patient and families by offering support and encouragement with the goal of alleviating anxiety and fear surrounding the radiology process.
Inform those accompanying the patient regarding waiting areas, expected timelines, and procedures.
Assist with non-patient transport including but not limited to laboratory specimens, CDs, and contrast material.
Maintain safe and clean radiology transport equipment.
Safely handles medical equipment including IV pumps and poles, oxygen tanks, patient charts, and monitors other equipment.
Follow safety protocols and infection control guidelines when transporting patient and equipment.
Answer any questions patients may have about procedure.
Maintain and organize radiology equipment, supplies, linen, and other items as needed.
Assist with clerical tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records.
Maintain clear communication with medical staff and patients.
Work with technologists and support staff to ensure efficient workflow.
Review the daily schedule to coordinate with the technologists and assist with patient care.
Deliver equipment and supplies by picking up requisitioned orders and taking them to assigned areas.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned.