Radiology Aide

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health in Dallas is seeking a Radiology Department assistant to support imaging staff with patient check-in, room prep, and clerical tasks. You will help ensure efficient throughput and accurate data entry in the Hospital Information System.

This role requires basic computer use, strong communication, and good interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, and hospital staff. A minimum of nine months in healthcare or a related setting is needed, and CPR certification is

Qualifications

• No minimum education required.
• At least nine (9) months experience in a patient, health care setting, or customer service.
• Current enrollment in a healthcare program may substitute for experience.
• Must have a current CPR (BLS) card from AHA/ARC/MTN prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Completes clerical and technical support duties to assist imaging professionals with procedures and room/equipment prep.
• Accesses and handles medications and contrast as instructed, including supplies from pharmacy or central processing.
• Logs in patients, answers phones, completes patient documents, and archives information in the HIS.
• Assists imaging staff with communication tasks, monitoring waiting areas, and chaperoning patients.
• Transports patients within Radiology or to other departments as needed and assists with moving them to imaging tables.
• Maintains linen and supplies, notifies staff of malfunctions or shortages, and manages equipment cleanliness.
• Provides patient care within department and regulatory policies; performs other duties as required.

Skills

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Basic medical terminology

Job description

Location: Main Hospital Bldg - 2nd Floor

Primary Purpose

Responsible for providing assistance to the imaging professionals in the Radiology Department by performing patient related and general clerical duties to ensure effective departmental operations.

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

Education

• No minimum education required

Experience

• Must have at least nine (9) months experience in a patient, child, or health care setting/environment, customer service experience.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience

• Current enrollment in a Healthcare Program may substitute for the experience requirement.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• Must have a current Healthcare Provider (BLS Level) CPR course completion card prior to hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:
• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross Rescuer
• Military Training Network

Skills Or Special Abilities

• Must be able to speak, read and write.
• Must be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of patient care and processes in a Radiology setting.
• Must complete a Body Mechanics Class for preventative back injury and proper lifting techniques upon initial orientation.
• Must be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of a computer.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors by communicating effectively with patients, families, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel.

Responsibilities

• Completes clerical and technical support duties to assist imaging professionals with imaging procedures and associated ancillary tasks, including room, equipment and supply preparation for efficient throughput.
• Accesses and handles selected medications and contrast as instructed, which may include picking up supplies from the pharmacy, central processing, and other departments as needed.
• Logs in patients, answers departmental telephones, completes or assists with patient documents and/or screening forms and archives permanent information in the Hospital Information System, ensuring accurate data is available to the Radiology department.
• Assists imaging professionals with communication tasks including monitoring waiting areas and chaperoning patients.
• Identifies and transports patients within the Radiology department or elsewhere as needed. Assists with moving patients from transport equipment to imaging tables. Escorts ambulatory patients from waiting areas.
• Folds and stores linen, ensuring adequate supply is available. Maintains inventory of needed supplies in assigned areas. Notifies appropriate personnel of malfunctioning equipment and supply shortage issues or expiration dates.
• Cleans and maintains equipment, according to established guidelines.
• Provides appropriate patient care within the scope and limitations as outlined by departmental and regulatory policies.
• Performs other duties as required and/or needed.

Requisition ID: 990885