Radiology Support Assistant/transporter - Frederick, United States - Frederick Health

Frederick Health

Verified Company

Frederick, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Part time

Description

This Part-time Opportunity will work 32 hours bi-weekly.

8-12 Hour Shifts, Weekend Rotation

ADDITIONAL PAY FOR SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Job Summary
The Radiology Support Assistant II is a functional position under direct supervision of the Imaging Supervisor. Participates as a member of the patient care team following completion of the formalized orientation program. Assists imaging technologists, i.e. functions as an Aide upon request. This includes transporting imaging patients to all modalities and assisting in physically moving patients to and from imaging equipment. Computer knowledge required to coordinate transports using worklist and tracking board.

Ability to observe and obtain information from various sources including but not limited to EMR and PACS and basic ED monitor functions.

Must understand the range of treatment needed by patients, and report significant findings to the appropriate caregivers to assure that the appropriate care is provided to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Radiology Support Assistant II will also perform variety of tasks that are both non-technical and clerical in nature and primarily concern the various imaging services provided such as order entry, preparing forms and requisitions, preparation of image production, disseminating information for inpatients to ordering providers and nurses, answering and directing calls within the department and other locations within the facility, to patients in the infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric age populations.

Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

Example of Essential Functions:

Greets, receives and transports patients to designated area. Works cooperatively as a team to service the customers
Assists technologists as needed in preparing for the examination, transfer IV pump/fluids, drains, NG tubes, and catheter bags with care and ensure lines are transferred safely according to hospital policy.
Assists technologists in the performance of examinations or procedures, including patient positioning as appropriate.
Serves as a "standby" during imaging examinations and procedures
Answers telephones and directs calls within the department and facility
Prepares forms and requisitions.
Order Entry, ensuring accuracy of patient information, procedures and ordering physician information
Preparation of image reproduction, photocopying and faxing as needed
STAT phone call protocol, and disseminating information for inpatients to ordering physicians and nurses.
Knowledge and utilization of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel software.
Executes a variety of tasks associated with data entry into the PACS, HIS, and RIS systems
Ensures accuracy of all data entry
Purges files in accordance with current policies
Applies Standard Precautions
Maintains orderliness & cleanliness of assigned areas
Removes soiled linen from rooms and department
Restocks rooms with clean linen and/or supplies

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to interact effectively with patients, staff and the public.
Ability to perform duties with mínimal direction.
Effective use of proper body mechanics when handling patients, supplies and equipment.
Ability to safely operate patient care equipment such as beds, stretchers, wheelchairs and patient lifts.
Ability to handle a physically demanding environment.
Knowledge of Medical terminology preferred
Must possess excellent customer relation's skills avoiding antagonism and conflict
Ability to understand and respond to oral and written instructions
Good oral and written communication skills
Good telephone etiquette
Data entry and keyboard skills

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required:

High school diploma or knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform duties
CPR Certification

Patient Contact
Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups:

_ Neonate (0 thru 30 days)
X_ Infant (31 thru 12 months)
X_ Child (13 months thru 12 years)
X_ Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years)
X_ Adult (18 years thru 65 years)
X_ Geriatric (66+ years)

Physical Demands:

Medium-Heavy Work_
Lifting up to 75 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 35 pounds while walking. Pushing or pulling up to 115 pounds infrequently or greater than 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).

Ergonomic Risk Factors:

Repetition_: Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and tendons. The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated, the