Radiology Tech Assistant (PRN)

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking a Rad Tech Assistant. Responsibilities include safely transporting patients to the Radiology department, assisting in transfers to prevent falls, and preparing patients and equipment for therapy. Candidates should have a high school diploma and on-the-job training in patient care. Strong communication skills and the ability to function under stress are essential. A positive attitude towards patients is a must. This role involves light lifting and operation of office machinery.

Qualifications

• Must have on-the-job training in transfer techniques and basic patient care.
• Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English.
• Must be able to function under stress caused by emergency situation.

Responsibilities

• Transports patient in a safe, friendly manner, aware of their needs.
• Properly identifies self and patient using two identifiers.
• Assists technologists in performing transfers or ambulation to prevent falls.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Transfer techniques

Basic mathematics

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• The Rad tech assistant is responsible for providing transportation of patients (ages pediatrics to geriatrics) to the Radiology department; also responsible for assisting technologists in performing transfers or ambulation to prevent falls; preparing patients and equipment for therapy and performing tasks to maintain department in orderly condition.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Properly identifies self/Properly identifies patient using two identifiers.
• Logs out patient.
• Obtains hands off communication form.
• Communicates with nursing personnel upon patients return to his/her room.
• Transports patient in a safe, friendly manner; aware of their needs.
• Properly obtains, returns, and secures oxygen tanks.
• Prepares patients and equipment for therapy.
• Protects patient information and maintains confidentiality.
• Assists technologists in performing transfers or ambulation to prevent falls.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have on-the-job training in transfer techniques and basic patient care.
• Basic mathematical skills;
• Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English;
• Ability to communicate with patients, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Ability to maintain positive attitude towards patient;
• Must be able to function under stress caused by emergency situation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work requires light duty lifting and ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information with patients, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.