Radiology Tech Extender PRN

Provides support and assistance to the Radiologic Technologist in caring for patients and family members during the imaging process, completing clerical/computer duties, lifting/transporting of patients, and following hospital and departmental policies, protocols, and SOPs (including Radiation and MRI safety). Employee must be enrolled in an approved imaging program. This position qualifies for Funding Healthcare Futures program.

• Assisting the Radiologic Technologist by completing basic patient assessments including verifying patient orders, completing patient questionnaires, patient preparation and instruction. Communication with other members of the health care team to help coordinate patient care.
• Facilitate patient care including, lifting, transport, chaperone and monitoring of patients.
• Assist with Radiology computer information and data entry including PACS system.
• Ensures the adequate availability of procedural supplies to include ordering and stocking patient care supply item.
• Follows hospital initiatives in order to meet patient satisfaction goals.
• Follows MRI and radiation safety policies and procedures.
• communication with other members of health care team to help coordinate patient care
• register and check in patients

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required) and
• Current Student of Radiologic Technology Program (Strongly Preferred)

Work Experience

• 1 year Service-related experience (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Basic patient care skills (Required proficiency)
• Able to communicate effectively and interact with a diverse population across mutli-generations. (Required proficiency)
• Able to organize and adjust to changing workflow and patient care needs. (Required proficiency)
• Good communication skills. (Required proficiency)
• Student of Radiologic Technology Program (Required proficiency)
• Patient care equipment specific to assigned population; telephone; nurse call system; pager, computers (Required proficiency)
• knowledge of PAC system and electronic health records. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%