Radiology Assistant

Cape Cod Healthcare; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA is seeking a Radiology Aide/CNA to support the Diagnostic Radiology team. The role involves transporting patients, stocking rooms, and assisting technologists in preparing patients for procedures. On-call coverage and night shifts are required.

CNA training or equivalent and BLS/CPI certifications are expected, with a focus on safety and confidentiality. The position operates in a fast-paced hospital setting, handling equipment, digital imaging processing, and

Qualifications

• Must have CNA program or equivalent or related healthcare training.
• Current BLS certification.
• CPI training within 6 months of hire and recertification annually.
• Experience as Radiology Assistant/Aide or enrollment in Radiologic Technology degree program.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist Radiology/Radiation Team in scheduling by transporting patients and maintaining supplies and equipment.
• Transport patients within imaging/treatment areas as directed.
• Assist in room turnover, stocking, and setup of Exposure/Treatment Rooms.
• Support in starting procedures, transferring patients, and preparing patients for radiographic/radiation procedures.
• Restock storerooms and substerile/utility areas; handle delicate equipment.
• Maintain equipment storeroom; participate in on-call communications with technologists.
• Inventory and restock/Maintain par levels of supplies.
• Adhere to safety policies for blood, body fluids, and radiation safety; verify patient ID.
• Process digital images to CD/DVD as requested by providers.
• Assist in orientation of new staff per management direction.
• Represent the hospital while maintaining confidentiality of patients and hospital matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

English communication

Education

CNA program or equivalent (EMT/LPN/clinical nursing training)

BLS certification

CPI training

Radiologic Technology degree program enrollment

Job description

Purpose of Position: Performs various duties assisting Technologists in the treatment and care of Diagnostic Imaging/Radiation Therapy patients in accordance with established policies and procedures. * Assistant will not perform, under any circumstances, radiographic procedures or therapy treatments.
Description

• Assists members of the Radiology/Radiation Team in maintaining the department schedule by transporting patients, maintaining supplies and equipment, maintaining the substerile/utility areas, changing over exposure/treatment rooms, and assists in the radiographic exposure rooms, file room, and darkroom.
• Transports patients for the Department as directed. Assists as required in transporting patients within the various imaging/treatment areas.
• Assists in turnover of rooms as assigned or directed. Assists Technologist with stocking and supplying Exposure Rooms. Assists in starting procedures, transferring patients, and supporting patients for radiographic/radiation procedures as directed. Assists patients in preparing for radiographic/radiation procedures as requested.
• Restocks and maintains substerile/utility areas as assigned or directed. Assists in the care and handling of delicate, sophisticated, expensive equipment, i.e., angiographic, and specialty equipment.
• Maintains the equipment storeroom in a neat and tidy manner. Assumes responsibility for telephone communications for on-call technologists during evening and night hours, or as directed. Inventory and restock M/S supplies in the storeroom and exposure/treatment rooms as per par levels. Assists in maintaining adequate inventories of supplies through accurate reporting of shortages, damaged or defective equipment.
• Adheres to safety blood/body fluid and radiation safety policies and procedures. Verifies patient identification and communicates with them on the status of their examination.
• Processes digital images as requested by providers to CD or DVD format.
• Assists in orientation of other personnel to the unit under the direction of management/supervisor.
• Represents the hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters by representing the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided.
• Performs other work related duties and activities as assigned or requested by his/her supervisor.

Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Cape Cod Hospital’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.
Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Certified Nursing Assistant Program or equivalent (EMT, LPN, completion of one year of nursing school program which includes two semesters of clinical practice; military corps person) or
• minimum of 1 year experience as Radiology Assistant/Aide or
• currently enrolled in a degree program in Radiologic Technology.
• Current BLS certification.
• Successful completion of CPI training within 6 months of hire and maintain recertification annually.

Schedule Details: 32 Hours Per Week, Rotating Nights, 11p-7a or 12a-8a, Every Other Weekend & Rotating Holidays Organization : Cape Cod Hospital
Primary Location : Massachusetts-Hyannis
Department : CCH-Diagnostic Radiology
Annual/Hourly: Hourly
Hiring Pay Range: 19.35 - 31.81