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Radiology Aide

Employer
Jamestown Regional Medical Center
Location
Jamestown, ND
Salary
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Job Details

Overview

Full-time, benefited position working 80 hours per pay period. Hours of work are variable, typically 7:00 am-4:30 pm, Monday-Friday.

Under the supervision of the Radiology Manager, assists in implementing and evaluating the activities occurring in the Radiology Department by assisting Technologists with patient care, reviewing upcoming scheduled appointment, completing routine checklists, maintaining the physical environment of the department, and completing other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Interacts with patients of all age groups (infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, geriatrics) while performing duties. Properly identifies patient, using at least two patient identifiers when providing care, treatment or services.
  • Courteously answers the telephone, takes messages, and communicates messages to the appropriate person.
  • Using guidelines developed by the Pharmacy Department and working under the supervision of the Radiologist, dispenses CT oral contrast preps to patients scheduled for CT abdomen, CT pelvis, and CT abdomen/pelvis procedures.
  • Works with the PACS system to display, retrieve, and distribute digital images.
  • Assists patients and visitors in the Radiology Department as needed.
  • Prepares and keeps current all forms and delivers them to the proper department as necessary.
  • Assists in compiling data for Quality Management reports.
  • Assists in orientation of new staff to aide duties of the unit.
  • Performs Radiology Aide duties to patients of all age groups (infancy, childhood, adolescent, adult, and geriatric). These duties include, providing assistance with lifting and transporting patients, room turnover between patients, and review of daily schedule to coordinate and assist Radiologic Technologists with patient care.
  • Assists Radiology Clerk with review of future scheduled appointments to assure accuracy and completeness.\
  • Uses proper handwashing technique and follow hand hygiene guidelines to reduce the transmission of infection agents to patients and staff. Follows organization's process for effective "hand off" communication between nursing units and other departments that includes up to date information regarding patient's care, treatment and services, condition and any recent anticipated changes and includes interactive communication with an opportunity for questioning between the giver and receiver of information.
  • Performs basic departmental tasks i.e. maintenance, cleaning, stocking, clerical, etc.
  • Explains charges and answers other related inquiries from patients and their families. Refers patients/families to the Radiology Manager or Radiologist for assistance or information as required.
  • Maintains confidentiality of patient information for HIPAA compliance.
  • Works with other staff in the department to maintain a state of JCAHO readiness.
  • Follows guidelines outlined in the Corporate Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct.
  • Practices Standards of Behavior at all times.
  • Practices AIDET and uses HEAT techniques to promote patient/customer satisfaction.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.


Qualifications

Work requires high school diploma with six months of technical training in typing, word processing, and recordkeeping preferred.

Previous work experience of six months in patient care and/or secretary preferred; time to reach competency on the job here - three to six months.

Company

Some of the benefits of working at JRMC include:

  • competitive salary
  • immediate benefit package: medical insurance with two plans, life insurance, flex plans, health savings account (HSA), long-term disability
  • contributed 401K retirement plan
  • paid time off (PTO) including short term disability
  • vision & dental plans
  • critical illness & accidental packages
  • BeHealthy, employee health discount
  • employee fitness program generous
  • flexible scheduling
  • wage increases
  • annual service award
  • continued education and training

JRMC provides the opportunity for development by empowering employees to communicate the resources needed to perform tasks effectively and efficiently.

Company info
Website
Telephone
(701) 952-4813
Location
2422 20th Street SW
Jamestown
North Dakota
58401
United States

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