RADIOLOGY AIDE

Job Details

Description

CLOSING DATE: Monday, March 31, 2024 @ 4:00 PM MST

Hourly Range: $17.16/hour - $20.42/hour

• APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID, UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVER’S LICENSE**
• RESUME AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED**
  
  

Essential Duties, Functions And Responsibilities

• Assist radiologic technologists in preparing exam rooms and clean equipment before and after use.
• Set up the exam table and room, clean the equipment and scanner room.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during imaging processes.
• Perform basic patient care tasks such as assisting with dressing or undressing.
• Provide instructions to patients on how to prepare for the exam.
• Assist with lifting and transporting of patients to and from the Radiology department safely.
• Follow established department procedures to accurately verify and transport the proper patient by visually checking patient identification and verifying with nursing staff.
• Transport patients to and from radiology, emergency department and inpatient areas via wheelchair, bed or gurney. Assist technologists with patient movement and positioning.
• Observe patient and equipment during transport and reports unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition to sending and/or receiving clinical staff.
• Comfort patient and families by offering support and encouragement with the goal of alleviating anxiety and fear surrounding the radiology process.
• Inform those accompanying the patient regarding waiting areas, expected timelines, and procedures.
• Assist with non-patient transport including but not limited to laboratory specimens, CDs, and contrast material.
• Maintain safe and clean radiology transport equipment.
• Safely handles medical equipment including IV pumps and poles, oxygen tanks, patient charts, and monitors other equipment.
• Follow safety protocols and infection control guidelines when transporting patient and equipment.
• Answer any questions patients may have about procedure.
• Maintain and organize radiology equipment, supplies, linen, and other items as needed.
• Assist with clerical tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records.
• Maintain clear communication with medical staff and patients.
• Work with technologists and support staff to ensure efficient workflow.
• Review the daily schedule to coordinate with the technologists and assist with patient care.
• Deliver equipment and supplies by picking up requisitioned orders and taking them to assigned areas.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Mandatory Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

One (1) year direct work experience in a hospital setting.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency (HSE).

Valid American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and maintain certification.

**Please email degree, transcripts, license & certifications to vanessa.apachee@fdihb.org**

NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE

FDIHB and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally-recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.