Radiology Transport & Patient Care Technician

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Rad Tech Assistant to support the Radiology department by transporting patients from pediatrics to geriatrics, assisting technologists with transfers or ambulation, and preparing patients and equipment for therapy.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, on-the-job transfer techniques training, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• On-the-job training in transfer techniques and basic patient care.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English.
• Ability to communicate with patients, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude toward patients and work under stress.

Responsibilities

• Identify self and patient using two identifiers.
• Log out patient and obtain hand-off communication.
• Transport patient to Radiology department safely and in a friendly manner.
• Assist technologists in transfers or ambulation to prevent falls.
• Prepare patients and equipment for therapy.
• Protect patient confidentiality and information.
• Return and secure oxygen tanks when needed.

Skills

Patient transport

Interpersonal communication

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Rad Tech Assistant to support the Radiology department by transporting patients from pediatrics to geriatrics, assisting technologists with transfers or ambulation, and preparing patients and equipment for therapy.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, on-the-job transfer techniques training, and strong communication skills.