Radiology Transport & Patient Care Assistant

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Radiology Tech Assistant to help transport patients to the Radiology department and assist technologists with transfers or ambulation to prevent falls. The role includes preparing patients and equipment for therapy and keeping the department orderly.

Responsibilities include proper patient identification, documentation, communication with nursing staff, and maintaining confidentiality of patient information.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have on-the-job training in transfer techniques and basic patient care.
• Basic mathematical skills are required.
• Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patient transport

Ambulation assistance

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

On-the-job training in transfer techniques and basic patient care

Basic mathematical skills

Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Radiology Tech Assistant to help transport patients to the Radiology department and assist technologists with transfers or ambulation to prevent falls. The role includes preparing patients and equipment for therapy and keeping the department orderly.

Responsibilities include proper patient identification, documentation, communication with nursing staff, and maintaining confidentiality of patient information.