Radiology Assistant/Patient Transport - Imaging - Full Time

• Ability to safely lift and physically manipulate patients.

• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.

• Ability to focus and demonstrate visual and auditory acuity for watching monitors and following instructions during procedures.

• Operate assigned equipment and perform all procedures in a safe manner while delivering high quality service to patients and customers.

• Maintains the area, equipment and supplies. Removes outdated supplies and returns to materials management.

• Performs daily cleaning of all patient transport equipment.

• Utilize effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Regularly applies AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) as well as other evidence-based behaviors when taking care of patients. Shows empathy care to patients and family members present.
• Practices standard precautions during patient contact and while handling contaminated materials.
• Complies with CDC hand hygiene guidelines and works to reduce hospital acquired infections and other conditions.
• Actively helps the department meet the identified Patient Satisfaction goal.

• Demonstrates regular attendance and participation at scheduled department and team meetings.

• Comply with all Federal, State, organizational, and departmental policies and procedures.

Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (if hired will need to provide diploma or official transcripts)

Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

• Ability to manage and utilize technological resources (computers, phone, tablets, etc.)

• CNA/LNA experience

• Phlebotomy experience

• EMT Experience

Exposure Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

• Other potential hazards: exposure to chemical, biological, and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals.

• Possible exposure to blood product and radiation

• Lifting equipment up to 50lbs, pushing equipment up to 150lbs, and assisting with the movement of an adult patient weighing over 300lbs
• Ability to safely lift and physically manipulate patients
• Standing and walking for the duration of the entire scheduled shift