Trainee- Radiographer

Northern Light Inland Hospital

Department: Imaging

Position is located: Inland Hospital

Work Type: PRN

Work Schedule: As Needed

Summary:

The Imaging Aide performs a wide variety of routine duties including clerical, technical and patient related functions. The Imaging Aide is responsible for assisting members of the patient care team and providing a broad range of health care services such as: patient check-in, exam review, preparation for the visit, patient education, assistance with exams and procedures, and patient transporting. The Imaging Aide is trained to use a wide variety of radiographic equipment, computers, and software. The Imaging Aide may be assigned to work in a variety of imaging sections, assist multiple radiology modalities and/or clinical services per operational needs. The individual must be able to resolve conflict and endure the pressures associated with a constantly changing work environment. The aide assists with exams on adults, geriatric patients, adolescents, and pediatric age groups and performs patient assessment within the scope of practice. The exams may be performed in the various Radiology Imaging sections.

Responsibilities:

* Performs tasks of a clinical nature within scope of assigned duties and clinical expertise. * Provides excellent service with focus on patient and/or customer experience and ensures all functions related to customer service supports the department, member organization, and patient related goals. * Attends education sessions, workshops, and other continuing education opportunities to enhance or gain new skills. * Maintains a safe environment complying with NLH policies and procedures; reports and directly addresses environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed. * Work with members of the team or department in an effective and efficient manner. * Performs other duties as assigned or required. *Treats all physicians and hospital personnel with respect and courtesy. *Conforms to accepted professional standards of attitude and behavior *Assists as a patient chaperone for US procedures as needed. *Responsible for safeguarding patient records. Access clinical and financial information on a work-related, need-to-know basis ONLY.

Other Information:

Essential: Graduate of or enrolled in an imaging certificate/degree program (radiography, mammography, CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, or nuclear medicine), with modality specific required registry eligibility within 6 months of hire.

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
• Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
• Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
• Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
• Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.
• Potential exposure to noxious odors.
• Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
• Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.