Radiology Tech Extender

Description A Brief Overview 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.What You Will DoAssisting 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 careregister and check in patientsAdditional ResponsibilitiesPerforms 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.Qualifications Education\n\nHigh School Equivalent / GED (Required) and\nCurrent Student of Radiologic Technology Program (strongly preferred)\n\n Work Experience\n\nless than 1 year Service-related experience (Preferred)\n\n Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities\n\nBasic patient care skills (Required proficiency)\nAble to communicate effectively and interact with a diverse population across mutli-generations.

(Required proficiency)\nAble to organize and adjust to changing workflow and patient care needs.

(Required proficiency)\nGood communication skills.

(Required proficiency)\nStudent of Radiologic Technology Program (Required proficiency)\nPatient care equipment specific to assigned population; telephone; nurse call system; pager, computers (Required proficiency)\nknowledge of PAC system and electronic health records.

(Required proficiency)\n\n\n Licenses and Certifications\n\nBasic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)\n\n Physical Demands\n\nStanding Frequently\nWalking Frequently\nSitting Rarely\nLifting Frequently up to 50 lbs\nCarrying Frequently up to 50 lbs\nPushing Frequently up to 50 lbs\nPulling Frequently up to 50 lbs\nClimbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs\nBalancing Occasionally\nStooping Frequently\nKneeling Frequently\nCrouching Frequently\nCrawling Occasionally\nReaching Frequently\nHandling Frequently\nGrasping Frequently\nFeeling Constantly\nTalking Constantly\nHearing Constantly\nRepetitive Motions Constantly\nEye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly\n\n Travel Requirements\n\n10%\n