Radiology Assistant | PRN
Description
Who we are:
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. Peterson was recently named one of the Top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country and the only one in Texas by the National Rural Health Association. Being named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for six consecutive years is a testament to Peterson's commitment to its team and to fulfilling its mission of providing exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care.
Shift Information:
This position is PRN (As-Needed) within M-F 8am-5pm.
What we offer:
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
What you will do:
The Radiology Assistant (RA) is primarily responsible for the safe transport of patients to and from the imaging department and is available to offer assistance to the nurses and technologists in all imaging modalities as needed. The RA provides back up to the clerical coordinators for lunches, meetings, etc. and requires basic understanding of clerical check in processes.
Preferred Education:
High School graduate or equivalent
Required Skills:
1. Greets and assist radiology patients in a timely, efficient and courteous manner.
Required Skills:
1. Greets and assist radiology patients in a timely, efficient and courteous manner.
2. Excellent transport skills
3. Performs RA and basic clerical duties essential to Radiology.
4. Correctly identifies each patient by two identifiers: Name and Date of Birth.
5. Properly communicates with Monitor techs when transporting patients
6. Coordinates order of multiple exams with technologists in each modality
7. Takes proper care of and cleans patient transport equipment
8. Places orders for Maintenance as needed on equipment
Preferred Skills:
Knowledge of safe patient handling skills
Knowledge of safe patient handling skills
Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:
CPR
CPR
Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
CNA or other healthcare related license
Preferred Experience:
Previous customer service experience