Radiology Patient Transport & Support Tech

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Rad Tech Assistant to support radiology operations. The role involves transporting patients of all ages to the Radiology department, assisting technologists with transfers or ambulation, and preparing patients and equipment for therapy.

Emphasis is on safety, confidentiality, and effective communication with nursing staff. Responsibilities include proper patient identification, logging, obtaining handoff forms, and coordinating with the care team

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• On-the-job training in transfer techniques and basic patient care.
• Basic mathematical skills required.
• Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English.
• Ability to communicate with patients and medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Identify self and patient using two identifiers.
• Log out patient as required.
• Obtain hands-off communication form.
• Communicate with nursing staff after patient returns to room.
• Transport patient safely and consider patient needs.
• Safely obtain, return, and secure oxygen tanks.
• Prepare patients and equipment for therapy.
• Protect patient information and maintain confidentiality.
• Assist technologists with transfers or ambulation to prevent falls.

Skills

Patient transport

Patient safety

Communication

Confidentiality

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

On-the-job transfer training

Basic math skills

Ability to read/write/speak English

Tools

None

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Rad Tech Assistant to support radiology operations. The role involves transporting patients of all ages to the Radiology department, assisting technologists with transfers or ambulation, and preparing patients and equipment for therapy.

Emphasis is on safety, confidentiality, and effective communication with nursing staff. Responsibilities include proper patient identification, logging, obtaining handoff forms, and coordinating with the care team