Description

Under general supervision, the Radiology Tech Aide assists technologists during procedures and performs patient preparation and clerical functions. This position also assists by transporting patients to and from radiology department.

Core Competencies

Works cooperatively with all members of the department. Displays flexibility, team spirit, compassion, respect, politeness and accountability when dealing with customers. Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity for patients’ rights in all interactions with patients. Complies with organization-wide and department specific policies and procedures, including working knowledge of policies. Complies with patient care requirements of all regulatory agencies including working knowledge of policies, reference to and compliance to policies. Creates an environment of safe delivery of patient care and functions with a constant awareness of safety issues. Corrects and reports any unsafe conditions found immediately. Follows Universal Protocol by using two patient identifiers prior to working with patient. Understands his/her role in maintaining medication security to authorized personnel only. Practices universal precautions and isolation procedures at all times. Demonstrates knowledge of personal/departmental role in the event of Emergency, hazardous material management and/or disaster. Provides healthcare services in own job category to all age groups. Demonstrates competence in interpersonal relationships to all age groups. Assists outpatients from reception area to the department. Ascertains needs and the appropriate gowns to change into for exam. Ensures patient comfort and confidentiality at all times. Assists in the preparation of the patient, the procedure room, trays and paperwork needed for exams. Demonstrates proper use of wheelchair and gurney techniques, oxygen and IV equipment. Demonstrates knowledge and practice of safe patient handling devices. Cleans equipment after every use and stores in correct location. Transports and moves patients using appropriate body mechanics and safety precautuions.. Meets safety needs of patients, uses equipment safely and properly ( O2, Hoyer Lift, electric beds). Uses the appropriate hand off communication techniques (SBAR) when appropriate. Utilizes Radiology Information System (RIS), Hospital Information System (HIS), PACS and Scheduling System. Demonstrates confidentiality using own password and all patient care systems. Answers telephone inquiries of a technical nature from physicians or hospital personnel in other area of the hospital while maintaining good phone etiquette Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned. Keeps assigned work areas clean and office/medical supplies stocked. Reorders through appropriate personnel when supplies are low.