Radiology Aide: Patient Transport & Support

Heywood-Hospital; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Heywood Healthcare is hiring a Radiology Aide to coordinate patient transportation to and from the Radiology Department. The role requires assisting radiology staff during exams, moving patients safely, and maintaining accurate records in the hospital computer system.

The position demands good communication, physical stamina, CPR certification, and basic computer skills. Hours are 40 per week, with day and weekend shifts, reflecting an essential support role within the Radiology team.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
• Prior patient care experience preferred.
• Good understanding of personal computers.
• Meditech experience desirable.
• CPR Certification

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the transportation of patients to and from the Radiology Department so that patients have a safe and comfortable experience.
• Utilizes wheelchairs or stretchers if needed, to transport patients to and from the Radiology Department as scheduled.
• Assists Radiology Technologists with patients during diagnostic exams so that exams are completed properly.
• Assists Radiology Technologists by helping to move, lift, and position patients, as well as, monitor patients during lengthy exams.
• Provides clerical assistance and film processing assistance to the Radiology Technologists.
• Provides clerical assistance to department staff so that all records are maintained.
• Utilizes the hospital computer system to locate patient information for accurate records.
• Provides support coverage in the film library and for report distribution.
• Performs film processing duties to ensure that all films are properly developed
• Performs and logs processor quality checks and maintains proper processing chemical levels
• Provides clerical support to the Radiology Technologists and department manager so that all clerical duties are completed accurately and on time.
• Utilizes the hospital computer system to locate patient information as requested by department staff.
• Assists Radiologists and Technologists with Fluoroscopy and IOP.
• Operates the hospital computer system for film releases.
• Operates the hospital computer system for film releases.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients by assuring that sharp objects, toxic substances and other objects potentially harmful to children are not accessible.
• Assures that the environment of care or services is free of objects which may contribute to the likelihood of patient falls, slips or trips. Makes readily available assistive devices for ambulation. Complies with policies and procedures relating to gait belts and similar devices.
• Is aware of the increased risk of falls, slips, and trips for elderly patients and visitors, and assures that the environment of care or services is free of objects and spills which may contribute to the likelihood of patient falls, slips, or trips.
• Is sensitive to the tendency of older patients to have hearing difficulties. Verifies that he or she is speaking with appropriate level of loudness so that the patient hears instructions, questions, and conversations, but that offense is not given to the patient as the result of the voice being excessively loud. Is able to differentiate problems with hearing versus problems with comprehension.
• Takes appropriate actions to assure physical security of children and complies with policies and procedures related to the prevention of neonate, infant and child abduction.
• Is aware of reduced endurance and strength present in many elderly, and provides accommodation for seating during extended visits or exams.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Heywood Healthcare is hiring a Radiology Aide to coordinate patient transportation to and from the Radiology Department. The role requires assisting radiology staff during exams, moving patients safely, and maintaining accurate records in the hospital computer system.

The position demands good communication, physical stamina, CPR certification, and basic computer skills. Hours are 40 per week, with day and weekend shifts, reflecting an essential support role within the Radiology team.