Radiology Aide

Posted:
10/3/2024, 10:33:50 AM

Location(s):
Troy, Michigan, United States ⋅ Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

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Job Summary
Provide support to the technical staff in all modality area with the diagnostic radiology/molecular imaging departments. Duties may include but are not limited to: Transportation of patients, specimens, supplies to appropriate areas. Supports nursing and physician needs during procedures. Follows Corewell Health philosophy of Patient and Family Centered Care at all times.

Essential Functions
  • Escort/Transport patients within the hospital to and from the diagnostic imaging departments.
  • Interacts/Communicate with floor Nurse before transporting patient off the floor, obtains the transport log, removes blood pressure cuff, assists with the MRI 2 Person Safety Assessment for MRI patients when needed, TMS wires, pulse ox with RN permission before transporting patient off the floor, and informs floor Nurse when patient returns.
  • Aides technologist in transferring and moving of patients on and off stretchers, wheelchairs, procedure tables. Follows universal precautions during patient contact.
  • May assist and monitor patients in IP holding, MRI and Nuclear Medicine department as required.
  • May assist speech pathologist during Modified Barium Swallow studies and operate CD player as required.
  • Assists in non-technical related duties such as: Transports equipment, specimens and supplies. Documentation of daily log as required by site. Assist with patient care as needed. Assist with room turnover. Stock supplies, linen and dispose of soiled linen. Responsible for the cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining the stretchers and wheelchairs within the department.
  • May assist with the cleaning of the department refrigerators as needed.
  • May assist with ordering supplies as needed.
  • May assist using image transferring software, upload and transfer images to discs for patients.
  • Responsible for proper use and storage of oxygen tanks.
  • Maintains patient comfort while in the department and during transport. Demonstrates safe, quality patient care.
  • Required to maintain a quiet professional atmosphere and exhibit a professional image through appearance and mannerisms.
  • Capable of providing adequate and prompt information to all through the use of good interpersonal and communication skills. Must be willing to provide assistance to any individual regardless of age or special needs.
  • Must be willing to work independently or assist co-workers and technologist with exams as needed.

Qualifications
  • Required High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in patient care related field. Preferred
  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required

    Benefits

    Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.

    • NEW On-demand pay program – powered by Payactiv
    • Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
    • Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
    • Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
    • Relocation assistance
    • Generous retirement savings, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance
    • Free onsite parking at all campuses

    People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.  Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of more than 60,000 dedicated people – including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities – and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members.  Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.

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    Primary Location

    SITE - Troy Hospital - 44201 Dequindre Road - Troy

    Department Name

    Radiology Transport - Troy

    Employment Type

    Full time

    Shift

    Evening (United States of America)

    Weekly Scheduled Hours

    40

    Hours of Work

    1:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

    Days Worked

    Variable

    Weekend Frequency

    Every third weekend

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