Radiology Aide

Trinity Health • Newton, IA

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About The Position

What you will do:
Must possess excellent phone etiquette and communication skills. Coordinates and manages patient exam orders, manages patient images in various software systems, enters patient-related data in various software systems and answers phone calls.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a busy environment with high multi-tasking demands.
Prepares for and carries out transport of patients, equipment, supplies and patient charts to and from the department. Transfers patient to/from cart/bed/wheelchair using correct and safe technique.
Assumes responsibility for patients’ care, safety and environment throughout transportation.
Observes and reports pertinent patient information according to department policy.
Under supervision and guidance of Radiologic Technologist, participates in patient procedures.
Changes linens, cleans and stores equipment.
Assumes responsibility for patient care needs such as dressing/undressing, and ambulation as directed by a Radiologic Technologist.
Answers patient requests and responds appropriately

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred or high school equivalency.
• Successful completion of a Medical Terminology course preferred.
• At least one year of healthcare work experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma preferred
• Successful completion of a Medical Terminology course preferred.
• At least one year of healthcare work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and manages patient exam orders
• Manages patient images in various software systems
• Enters patient-related data in various software systems
• Answers phone calls
• Prepares for and carries out transport of patients, equipment, supplies and patient charts to and from the department
• Transfers patient to/from cart/bed/wheelchair using correct and safe technique
• Assumes responsibility for patients’ care, safety and environment throughout transportation
• Observes and reports pertinent patient information according to department policy
• Under supervision and guidance of Radiologic Technologist, participates in patient procedures
• Changes linens, cleans and stores equipment
• Assumes responsibility for patient care needs such as dressing/undressing, and ambulation as directed by a Radiologic Technologist
• Answers patient requests and responds appropriately

What This Job Offers

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