Radiology Technologist

Advocate Health; Shelby (NC); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby is seeking a Transport Aide to assist with radiology-related patient movement under the Radiologist's supervision and to coordinate daily transport activities for admissions and outpatient services. Responsibilities include escorting patients and visitors, using paging and phone systems to track transport, and assisting clinical staff with transfers.

The role requires ARRT-recognized radiologic tech education and registry eligibility within 1 year, plus BLS

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients, guests, and visitors to points of destination using ambulatory, beds, cribs, stretchers, and wheelchairs.
• Possesses knowledge and appropriate use of hospital paging system.
• Uses hospital telephone system as it relates to transport tracking to accept transport orders, put jobs in progress and complete jobs.
• Assists nursing and various clinical staff with the transferring of patients from bed to transport equipment.
• Transports and provides room orientation for admissions.
• Provides directional information to guests and visitors and patient location to patient's family members and guests.
• Verifies registration of outpatients and transport to appropriate departments or clinics.
• Retrieves, cleans, and stores all unused patient transport equipment.

Education

Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic Technology.

Job description

Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby is a 241-bed hospital serving greater Cleveland County, NC, and the surrounding region. We were the first Level III trauma center in NC, offering advanced emergency care. We believe in serving the community outside our hospital walls, asevidencedby our commitment to health education, and through our contributions to organizations such asUnitedWay and Relay for Life.

Interested in learning more about the benefits of joining our facilities? Check out this video:Atrium Health Radiology – Live Meaningfully - YouTube

Performs with minimal supervision radiographic examinations under the direction of the Radiologist. Coordinates daily activities including performing examinations and associated clerical duties.

Major Responsibilities

• Escorts patients, guests, and visitors to points of destination using ambulatory, beds, cribs, stretchers, and wheelchairs.

• Possesses knowledge and appropriate use of hospital paging system.

• Uses hospital telephone system as it relates to transport tracking to accept transport orders, put jobs in progress and complete jobs.

• Assists nursing and various clinical staff with the transferring of patients from bed to transport equipment.

• Transports and provides room orientation for admissions.

• Provides directional information to guests and visitors and patient location to patient's family members and guests.

• Verifies registration of outpatients and transport to appropriate departments or clinics.

• Retrieves, cleans, and stores all unused patient transport equipment.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic Technology.

Certification / License

Must be registry eligible with registry completion within 1 year of hire date. BLS required

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates

the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers. Handles equipment and monitors supplies. Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with patients and hospital staff required. May frequently be required to stretch, bend, twist, squat or kneel in operating radiographic equipment. Will be required to use hands for power gripping, speed work and precision during manipulation of radiographic equipment and in the case of injured or diseased patients. Vision and hearing for distances of up to 10 feet is necessary.

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.