What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Aide position at Holy Cross Health?
Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Weekend Shift
Description:
Job Title: Radiology Aide
Employment Type: Part Time
Shift: Weekends
Department: CT Scan
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Position Highlights:
A Radiology Aide performs wide range of patient-centered duties including assisting the technologist during diagnostic exams in general x-ray, CAT Scan, Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine departments, as assigned or needed. Other duties will include making CDs, greeting patients, fielding telephone calls, and providing professional general communications between all departments, patients, and physicians. Expedites workflow by retrieving and/or transporting patients from other areas of hospital or facility as needed.
Responsibilities:
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
About Us:
Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.
We were named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2021.
Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Part time
Shift:
Weekend Shift
Description:
Job Title: Radiology Aide
Employment Type: Part Time
Shift: Weekends
Department: CT Scan
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Position Highlights:
- Competitive salary
- Benefits – Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b)
- Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules
- Advancement: Career growth opportunities
- Location: Holy Cross Health has two hospitals and four healthcare centers all a short driving distance from Washington DC and Baltimore, MD
A Radiology Aide performs wide range of patient-centered duties including assisting the technologist during diagnostic exams in general x-ray, CAT Scan, Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine departments, as assigned or needed. Other duties will include making CDs, greeting patients, fielding telephone calls, and providing professional general communications between all departments, patients, and physicians. Expedites workflow by retrieving and/or transporting patients from other areas of hospital or facility as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Assists all department technologists in diagnostic exams - This will include, but not limited to transporting, assisting patients to/from exam tables, and general positioning of patient for exam.
- Assists all department technologists by explaining procedures, obtaining medical history, and setting up exams rooms, including stocking and cleaning and preparing for patients.
- Assists in transporting Emergency Room and inpatients to and from exams rooms.
- Assists in comforting Radiology patients.
- Provides clerical support to assist in enhancing productivity and efficient operation of department and responsible for communicating with physicians’ offices, other departments, employees, nursing, and medical staff.
- Fielding phone calls to department from patients, physicians’ offices, and nursing units as needed.
- Makes copies of radiology exams and radiology reports in accordance with Trinity Health compliance policies and procedures.
- Contributes to the philosophy of quality care and human dignity at the hospital. Contributes to the effective operation of the hospital by demonstrating dependability in job performance.
- Coordinates patient’s examination to ensure the quality and continuity of patient care and assists with the organization of the workflow of the department to ensure the completion of the work efficiently.
- Instructs new colleagues as needed.
- Follows established safety standards to ensure safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
- Orders are reviewed and verified for accurate demographics, clinical data and other patient specific information to ensure correct procedure is performed with the technologist.
- Patient is identified using two identifiers in accordance with HCH patient identification policy.
- Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
- Provides patient care that reflects respect for patients' rights, dignity, values, culture preferences, and expressed needs and attention to providing comfort, relieving pain, and alleviating anxiety
- Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws/regulations, the Trinity Health’s Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.
- Must possess High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Current enrollment in radiology, nursing, respiratory therapy or other licensed or certified health program preferred.
- Documented completion of minimum of one course in Medical Terminology preferred.
- Current BLS for healthcare workers
- Knowledge or past experience in diagnostic radiology is preferred which would include a general knowledge of radiology procedures.
- Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
- Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, Mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.
- Must be able to set and organize own work priorities and adapt to them as they change frequently.
- Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.
- Must be able to travel to the various Trinity Health sites as needed on an emergent basis.
- Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
About Us:
Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.
We were named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2021.
Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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