Radiology Assistant (ETS) | Temporary

Emory Healthcare • Johns Creek, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

This is a temporary position where the Radiology Assistant will greet visitors, answer and screen incoming telephone calls, and use specialized techniques in the transport of sick or convalescent persons. The role supports cost-efficient/effective delivery of care and participates in unit-based and hospital-wide Continuous Quality Improvement Programs. Responsibilities include preparing rooms for patients, assisting with patient preparation for procedures, obtaining necessary forms and information, and transporting patients, records, specimens, and equipment. The assistant will help ambulatory and wheelchair patients, escort patients, and assist sick or convalescent patients with mobility. They will respond to patient questions, relay information to staff, reinforce patient and family teaching, and maintain the confidentiality of all records. Data entry of patient information may be required. The role also involves observing policies for safe operation of vehicles and equipment, exercising special care for patient safety and comfort during transit, and responding to emergency patient situations. Participation in the orientation of other radiology technology aides may occur, along with other related duties.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• People skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets visitors, answers and screens incoming telephone calls by providing information or take messages and distributes them to appropriate employee.
• Follows organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Uses specialized techniques in the transport of sick or convalescent persons.
• Supports cost efficient/effective delivery of care.
• Participates in unit based and hospital-wide Continuous Quality Improvement Program.
• Gives and / or receives information regarding patient schedule and information.
• Prepares rooms to receive patient; sets up necessary equipment and ensures neatness and cleanliness of room.
• Assists with preparing patients for procedures.
• Obtains necessary forms and information for exams.
• Transports patients, records, specimens and equipment to designated areas throughout organization.
• Assists ambulatory and wheelchair patients to and from diagnostic imaging equipment.
• Escorts or directs patients to rooms or departments within the facility.
• Assists sick or convalescent patients with mobility to prevent accidents and ensure comfort.
• Promptly and courteously responds to patient¿s questions.
• Relays appropriate information to the appropriate staff for immediate attention.
• Reinforces patient and family teaching.
• Pulls and logs patient exams on film folders and ensures that records are properly identified; documents and routes to the appropriate department or personnel.
• Maintains confidentiality of all records.
• May perform data entry of patient information into organization databases.
• Observes policies and procedures pertaining to the safe operation of vehicles and equipment.
• Exercises special care to ensure the safety and comfort of patients in transit.
• Responds immediately to emergency patient situations; takes actions prescribed by policy and procedure or obtains appropriate personnel.
• May participates in the orientation of other radiology technology aides.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED