Summary:

Prepare patients for exams and transport patients to and from various modalities. Prepare rooms for procedures and process films and CD�s. Assist radiologists and technologists in procedures by moving patients and obtaining supplies and equipment. Optimize patient throughput by adjusting schedules retrieving protocols orders and requisitions from referring physicians.

 

Responsibilities:

Demonstrates understanding of Hospital�s Mission Vision and Values.

Demonstrates understanding of job description performance expectations and competency assessment plan.

Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to our Customer Service Standards.

Complies with department policies procedures and protocols

- Reviews policies and procedures

- Reviews Employee Handbook

Completes mandatory education: Hospital wide Department specific Job specific

Maintains current CPR certification

Participates in department and interdepartmental quality improvement activities.

Receives unloads x-ray cassettes and processes films as necessary.

Demonstrates ability to select correct patient ID and exam from Worklist Manager.

Assists physicians in locating images within RIS file rooms and PAC�s Workstations.

Cleans film cassettes and logs actively.

Processes images through the CR units.

Prepares patients for fluoroscopic studies i.e. upper GI�s and lower bowel series CT Radiology X-ray

- Instructs patient on gowning

- Explains procedure

- Sets up supplies needed by technologist

Prepares and sets up Radiology room for procedures

- Assists technologists to set up sterile trays for procedure

Assists technologists during procedure as needed and instructed including moving patients and obtaining supplies and equipment.

Transports patients within the Diagnostic Imaging Department and to/from the Emergency Department or Floors if necessary.

Maintains cleanliness of radiological rooms and patient changing rooms.

Stocks women and men�s changing rooms daily.

Processes patient information in RIS system including verifying exams adding and canceling appropriate exam charges.

Understands & changes information in Physician Order Management System regarding orders.

Confirms patient flow stays in contact with patients regarding appointment times.

Any other duties defined by the modality lead tech or chief tech

Obtains protocols for patient�s BUN/Creatinine levels for CT examinations.

Prepares patients prior to CT mammography radiologic and MRI exams by changing clothes.

Performs other related functions as required.

 

Other information:

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. Limited medical terminology and computer keyboard skills.

Current CPR certification patient care skills work history in medical field.

Must be able to stand/ squat1-3 hours and walk 3-7 hours frequent twisting and moderate bending and lift over 50 lbs with good body mechanics.

Must be able to use both hands/wrists and perform frequent fine motor skills with moderate repetitions.

Requires accurate near and far vision at 20/40 accurate depth perception and discriminate between red-green and blue-violet.

Must hear whisper at eight feet.

 

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status.   Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

 

Location: Newport Hospital USA:RI:Newport

 

Work Type: Per Diem

 

Shift: Shift 1

 

Union: Non-Union

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