Radiology Tech Extender

University Hospitals   Chardon, OH   Full-time
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Position Summary

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).
Essential Functions
  • Assist 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 PAC system.
  • Ensure the adequate availability of procedural supplies to include ordering and stocking patient care supply item.
  • Follow hospital initiative in order to meet patient satisfaction goals.
  • Follow MRI and radiation safety policies and procedures
  • Follow hospital and department Core Values, SOPs, policies, and standards
  • Register and check-in patients
  • Communicate with other members of the health care team to help coordinate patient care
Required For All Jobs
  • 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.


Qualifications:
Qualifications

Education
  • High School Equivalent / GED High School diploma Required
Work Experience
  • less than 1 year customer service experience Required
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Basic patient care skills Required
  • Able to communicate effectively and interact with a diverse population across mutli-generations. Required
  • Able to organize and adjust to changing workflow and patient care needs. Required
  • Good communication skills. Required
  • Patient care equipment specific to assigned population; telephone; nurse call system; pager, computers Required
  • knowledge of PAC system and electronic health records. Required
Licenses and Certifications
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) BLS Required
Physical Demands
  • Standing Frequently
  • Walking Frequently
  • Sitting Rarely
  • Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
  • Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
  • Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
  • Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
  • Climbing Occasionally 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

University Hospitals

Chardon, OH