Radiology Assistant Transporter (Relief)

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Radiology Assistant

REPORTS TO POSITION: Varies

DEPARTMENT: Radiology

DATE LAST REVIEWED: June 10, 2010

OUR VISION: Creating America’s healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY:

St. Charles Health System Diagnostic Imaging Departments perform X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, and PET/CT exams in a variety of locations. We work closely with our partners at Cascade Medical Imaging to meet the imaging needs of our community and to support the ED, OR, Inpatient Floors, and Family Birthing Center.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Radiolgoy Assistant will provides transportation of patients to and from the Radiology Services Department, as requested with careful consideration of patient’s condition.

This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

Follows health and Safety Policies and Procedures for quality patient care, transporting each patient to and from Radiology, professionally, and with careful consideration of their therapeutic needs.

Informs and reassures patients and visitors with the goal of alleviating anxiety and fear surrounding the Radiology process. Informs those accompanying the patient regarding waiting areas, expected time lines, procedures.

Helps schedule and organize transportation of MRI patients to in-house for patient exams.

Performs cleaning of transport equipment and radiology rooms.

Assists with Radiology Clerical duties as requested.

Stocks linens and supplies.

Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION:

Required: High school diploma or GED.

Preferred: N/A

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

Required: N/A

Preferred: American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: N/A

Preferred: Six (6) months hospital patient transport experience.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Continually (75% or more): Standing, walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.

Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 1-25 pounds. Operation of motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers

Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, Clinbing ladder/step-stool* (*varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, whispered speech level

Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs

Never (0%): operation of motor vehicle

Exposure to Elemental Factors

Rarely (10%): Wet/Slippery Area, chemical solution

Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface.

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category

Risk for Exposure to BBP