Radiology Technologist Aide - Per Diem

Schedule: Per Diem, As Needed, Non-Benefit Eligible (some shifts could be at satellite locations) 

Position Summary: 

• The Radiology Technologist Aide is an integral part of the Radiology patient care team providing prompt, courteous, customer/patient-focused service/care to patients, visitors, and coworkers. The Radiology Technologist Aide assists in a wide variety of radiology patient care and departmental flow support procedures. The Radiology Technologist Aide significantly contributes to service/care excellence by fostering collaboration among organizational team members.  

Responsibilities: 

• Assists Technologist during imaging procedures by directly assisting with patient preparation, positioning, and release. 

• Assists with the coordination and communication of patient exam scheduling, transportation, preparation, and results management. 

• Prepares and assembles required pre-exam paperwork, including exam order, relevant patient history/laboratory results, and patient education documentation. 

• Serves as a patient escort as needed. 

• Coordinates, performs, and/or assists with patient transportation including those transports that require patient lifts and transfers as well as the use of wheelchairs and stretchers. 

• Identifies patients for transportation by asking patient for name and date of birth and verifying this information against the patient identification band prior to movement. 

• Assists with the completion of HIS, PACS, and teleradiology functions to ensure proper image reporting, billing, and image management. 

• Assists with basic supply inventory management. 

• Performs other duties as assigned, however, the Radiology Technologist Aide shall NOT perform image acquisition, intravenous access, or medication administration. 

Requirements: 

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. 

• Experience: Previous hospital experience preferred, medical terminology preferred. 

• Certification/Licensure: BLS 

• Software/Hardware: Telephone, email, fax 

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English 

• Ability to lift without any limitations. 

• Ability to effectively perform work independently and as a team member. 

• Excellent customer service and patient care skills.