Technologist Aide/Patient Flow Coordinator
About The Position
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Technologist Aide (tech aide) in Diagnostic Radiology will assist the Registered Technologist in the performance of their duties. This will include, but not be limited to: assisting technologist in performing portable imaging exams and other exams performed throughout the department; room preparation and cleaning; transport of patients; answering phones; transfer of patient from stretcher or wheelchair to table; supplies inventory and storage; and other duties with which the technologist requires assistance in order to work more effectively and efficiently.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Good interpersonal skills and patient care skills required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous patient care or customer service work is a plus, but OJT is available
Responsibilities
- Accurately prepares room and patient for procedure
- Ensures effective interaction with patient by utilizing an empathetic approach.
- Adheres to institutional and departmental policies and procedures.
- Manages and communicates information through various processes, which include but are not limited to the following: computers; telephone/paging systems
- Maintains professional telephone communication
- Notifies appropriate supervisory personnel of shortages of supplies, unusual problems or situations within the department, messages from other departments or nuclear medicine staff and/or any patient scheduling.
- Properly identifies oneself and properly identifies patient prior to the start of a procedure as established by departmental policies and procedures utilizing AIDET practice.
- Practices established radiation protection and safety protocols for self, staff and patient.
- Wears film badge(s) as required.
- Readily and willingly contributes to the team approach, to provide the best possible patient care and service to patients.
- Reports all safety hazards that could harm patients, visitors or other hospital employees to appropriate supervisors immediately
- Upon completion of procedure properly cleans and organizes room and performs any necessary cleaning of equipment as established by departmental policies and procedures standards.
- Utilizes the proper procedure for emergency codes, such as Code 99 and Code Red.
Benefits
- Vaccinated against influenza (flu)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
