XRAY AIDE/TRANSPORTER

McDonough District Hospital; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

McDonough District Hospital is seeking a patient transporter to assist radiology by transporting patients and handling x-ray film related duties under the Radiology Leader. The role requires prioritizing patient safety and delivering timely, courteous service in a clinical setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and experience in patient transport techniques or related experience, with strong verbal communication and dexterity to interact with diverse patients and hospital staff.

Qualifications

• Verbal ability to understand oral and written instructions in radiological terms.
• Manual dexterity to adjust patient support devices.
• Ability to work with patients under physical and emotional stress.

Responsibilities

• Transport of patients and x-ray film related duties as directed by Radiology Leader.
• Prioritize patient safety and provide high quality transportation services.
• Perform duties in a timely and courteous manner to support radiology operations.

Skills

Verbal ability

Manual dexterity

Contact people under stress

Education

High school graduate

Job description

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Must be able to transport and transfer patients in a safe and courteous manner. Be able to change oxygen tanks when needed. Have sufficient knowledge of patient care and sterile techniques to deal with all types of conditions and patients. The patient population must be considered when assessing job knowledge required from the employee.

• Expected pay for this position is $16.22-$21.90. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.
• MDH Benefits package includes:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 457B and employer match for FT Employees
  • Company paid STD and LTD
• Job Summary
  • Under the direction of the Radiology Leader, performs patient transport and x-ray film related duties in a timely manner. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required. Recognizes the purpose of employment is to prioritize the patient as number one and to put forth the utmost quality in duties performed as an aide/patient transporter.
• Job Specifications
  • EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school graduate. Experience in patient transport techniques or equivalent applicable experience.

• ABILITIES, INTERESTS AND TEMPERAMENT
• Verbal ability is necessary to understand oral and written instructions stated in radiological and medical terms and to exchange information with patients and hospital staff.
• Manual dexterity is necessary to adjust, arrange, and attach patient supportive devices.
• Ability to make contact with people who may be under physical and/or emotional stress.
• Must have the ability to work with a variety of patients of all populations (e.g. developmentally appropriate care, cultural diversity, patients with pain, victims of abuse or neglect, and diagnosis or procedure specific such as patient with congestive heart failure or cesarean delivery).