Rad Aide- Days- Outpatient Viola Pitts

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Job Title

Rad Aide- Days- Outpatient Viola Pitts

Requisition Number

45682

Employment Type

Full Time

Division

CLINICAL/PROF SERVICES - RADIOLOGY

Compensation Type

Hourly

Job Category

Allied Health

Hours Worked

Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat, 7:30a-5p

Location

Viola Pitts/Como Health Center

Shift Worked

Day

Job Description

Job Summary: The Radiology Aide assists the Medical Imaging Technologists by performing a variety of patient care activities and departmental duties within the Radiology Department.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities

• Screens and interviews patients using designated Patient Clinical Assessment Forms.
• Reports equipment problems/failures to Bio-Med or Supervisor/Manager
• Ensures a safe and clean environment, before and after patients, according to IP guidelines.
• Ensures room is stocked with all the necessary supplies needed to perform studies and procedures in exam room.
• Applies and follows radiation safety principles (i.e. ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principles) to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Uses Electronic Medical Records (EMR), and other software related to job responsibilities.
• Engages in equitable distribution of departmental workloads.
• Operates wheelchairs, beds, and gurneys.
• Performs HCGs and documents accordingly.
• Assists patients on and off exam tables.
• Positions patient on the Medical Imaging table under the Supervision of the Medical Imaging Technologist.
• Performs routine assignments using existing procedures, and has conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a discipline, typically acquired through technical training.
• Develops competence by performing structured work assignments, and receiving instruction, guidance, and direction from others.
• Identifies patient orders and works to prevent treatment/procedure delays ensuring the continuation of service.
• Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) by first day of employment is required. Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience as a Medical Assistant, EMT, Patient Access or Patient Transportation role.

Location Address: 4701 Bryant Irvin Road N. Fort Worth, Texas, 76107 United States