Radiology Assistant Transporter

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

7d•$21 - $26

About The Position

The Radiology Assistant / Transporter provides transportation of patients to and from the Radiology Services Department, taking the patient’s experience and condition into careful consideration. The position does not directly manage other caregivers. St. Charles Health System’s Diagnostic Imaging Departments perform X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, and PET/CT exams and work with Cascade Medical Imaging to serve community imaging needs and support the ED, OR, inpatient floors, and Family Birthing Center. The role transports patients and equipment, assists with patient movement and positioning, monitors patients and equipment during transport, and communicates observations to clinical staff. It also supports patients and families, helps with Radiology clerical duties and supplies, and follows safety, infection-control, confidentiality, and organizational procedures. The position supports the organization’s vision, mission, values, and Lean continuous-improvement principles. The posted schedule is Friday through Sunday, 0900–1930. The job description lists 30 scheduled weekly hours and identifies the caregiver type as Regular and the shift as Variable.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to wear the personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.
BLS certification is required within six months of hire, according to the posting’s certification section.

Nice To Haves

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification is listed as preferred, with certification required within six months of hire.
Six months of hospital patient transport experience.
Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Verify patient identity according to department procedures and with nursing staff before transport.
Transport patients to and from Radiology, the ED, and inpatient areas by wheelchair, bed, or gurney.
Assist patients in and out of bed using proper patient-care and lifting techniques, and assist technologists with patient movement and positioning.
Observe patients and equipment during transport; report unusual occurrences and record the patient’s condition for sending or receiving clinical staff.
Comfort and support patients and families, and explain waiting areas, expected timelines, and procedures to people accompanying patients.
Transport non-patient items, including laboratory specimens, beds, and CDs.
Maintain safe and clean radiology transport equipment.
Safely handle medical equipment, including IV pumps and poles, oxygen tanks, patient charts, and monitors.
Assist with Radiology clerical duties as requested and stock lines and supplies.
Follow safety protocols and infection-control guidelines when transporting patients and equipment.
Support the organization’s vision, mission, values, and Lean continuous-improvement principles.
Help maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; report known or suspected violations and cooperate with organizational investigations and proceedings.
Use AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank) to prepare patients for procedures and help them feel comfortable and informed.
Provide timely, efficient, accurate customer service and patient care.
Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.