Radiology Aide

 

This position will work 24 hrs per week

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Job Summary
The Radiology Aide at Prevea Health assists the radiology department by preparing patients for procedures, assisting technologists, and ensuring the smooth operation of daily activities.

What you will do

Room radiology patients by greeting the patient in the waiting room, showing them to the changing room, instructing them on how to change for the exam, taking patients history and transporting patients to exam rooms. Maintain exam rooms and equipment to be within infection control standards by following proper cleaning protocols. Ensure appropriate levels of supplies for each room by stocking and ordering when needed. Record, process, and maintain patient data within the electronic medical record and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). Including the importing of outside images into PACS and make appropriate changes/merges. Burn CD's for patient's continuing care and enter Release Of Information Use radiation safety measures and protection devises to comply with government regulations to ensure the safety of patients and staff Schedule and check in patients as they arrive. This can include verifying necessary information. Enter x-ray orders into Radiant (RIS) Maintain General Imaging & Mammography schedule, looking up prior exams in various data bases, and requesting outside studies when necessary Prepare x-rays/CD's to be sent to other Prevea sites and outside facilities using proper consent forms

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma and/or GED Required

Experience Qualifications

1-3 years Experience in customer service, insurance and/or healthcare setting Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Work independently or as a team player with a caring attitude for patients and co-workers Medical terminology related to radiology is desired. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Fosters work and patient relationships through excellent interpersonal skills and behaviors. Ability to prioritize work and meet changing demands. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work under stressful or emergency situations with high concentration and energy level. Possess skills to effectively problem solve. Ability to use computer, phone and office equipment. Possess effective written and verbal communication.

Licenses and Certifications

CPR/BLS Certification-Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from an approved program. Required

Physical Demands

Sit - Frequently Stand - Frequently Walk - Frequently Bend (Neck) - Frequently Bend (Waist) - Rarely Squat - Rarely Twist/Turn (Neck) - Occasionally Twist/Turn(Waist) - Occasionally Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. - Frequently Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs. - Occasionally Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs. - Rarely Lift/Carry 36-50 lbs. - Rarely Push/Pull up to 10 lbs. - Rarely Push/Pull 11-25 lbs. - Rarely Push/Pull 26-35 lbs. - Rarely Push/Pull 36-50 lbs. - Rarely Push/Pull 51-75 lbs. - Rarely Reach (Above shoulder level) - Occasionally Reach (Below shoulder level) - Constantly Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms) - Constantly Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Constantly Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Occasionally

Working Conditions

Extreme cold - Rarely Extreme heat - Rarely Humidity - Rarely Wet - Rarely Noise - Occasionally Hazards - Occasionally

Hearing Requirements

Hears Whispers < 3 feet - Constantly Hears Whispers 3-8 feet - Constantly

Vision Requirements

Color Discrimination - Constantly Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/40 binocular) - Constantly Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/40 binocular) - Constantly

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