Radiology Assistant

Rochester Regional Health

9d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Assists technologists with tasks necessary for the general management and organization of the department, being flexible, meeting patient and/or department needs while ensuring all Radiology safety protocols are followed. Performs direct and indirect patient care as determined/delegated by a licensed technologist or nurse and facilitates the safe transport of patients to and from their respective units.

Requirements

One year patient care experience preferred
Basic Computer skills required
Demonstrates excellent customer service and communication skills
EDUCATION:
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
R - Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), RT(R) - Registered Radiologic Technologist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
H - Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires constant walking, standing or squatting.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Responsibilities

Stock room appropriately while rotating supplies based on expiration dates, including Emergency response equipment
Ensures that all regulatory logs are completed daily
Uses team effort to accomplish room turnover within acceptable timeframes. Primarily responsible for the cleanliness and safety of the environment for staff and patients.
Safely and efficiently transports patients to and from the department in a safe manner, according to hospital standards.
Assists with the ambulation, transferring, or lifting of patients
Performs clerical duties, including filing, faxing, and scanning documents.
Answers and returns phone calls, completes safety screening forms/history forms, and communicates with the care team as needed.
Provides safe and competent care for patients with a relationship to elimination & hygiene needs, including bathing and changing bed linens as needed, while the patient is in the Radiology department.
Demonstrates compassion and any other kind of support needed for the patient and the patient's family members
Demonstrates the mission and values of the organization
Performs other duties as assigned.