Radiology Ast./Transport PRN

Memorial Physician Practices; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated healthcare team at a leading facility in Rutherfordton, NC, as a Radiology Assistant/Transport. You'll be vital in ensuring patient safety and comfort while transporting them throughout the facility. This role requires critical thinking and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about healthcare and ready to make a difference, apply today!

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher or bed.
• Delivers equipment and specimens to staff.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Decisive Judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs.We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

Rutherford Regional Health System’s partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country’s leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke’s unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations.

Rutherford Regional Health System includes the following:Rutherford Regional Medical Center, Rutherford Family Care, Rutherford East Family Care, Forest City Family Care, Chase Family Care, Polk Medical Specialties, Rutherford Orthopedics, Rutherford Urology, Rutherford Children's Care, Premier Women’s Care, The Mammography Place, and Rutherford Surgical Associates.

The Radiology Ast./Transport transports patients, specimens, and equipment throughout the facility.

Essential Functions:

• Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher or bed to designated sites as requested, including patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, monitors and other equipment.

• Assists patients with entering and exiting vehicles, including transfer from or to wheelchairs or stretchers.

• Delivers equipment and specimens to requesting staff or department.

• Greets and provides information and direction to patients and visitors.

• Transports patients to and from nursing unit to imaging by bed, stretcher or wheelchair, observing safety precautions.

• Responsible for the transportation and maintenance of O2 tanks and associated equipment.

• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.

• Demonstrates the ability to make appropriate independent decisions.

Minimum EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent required

Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:BLS required

Minimum Work ExperienceCustomer service experience preferred.

Why join our team?

We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health care professionals. If you are looking to start a career that cares, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today!

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran