Imaging Aide

Posted:
11/26/2024, 12:51:51 PM

Location(s):
Kalispell, Montana, United States ⋅ Montana, United States

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

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Job Description Summary:

This position transports patients and assists with various patient care functions as directed.

Qualifications:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy required. 
  • Ressuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Responder CPR certification successfully obtained within ninety (90) days of hire required. 
  • Previous work experience with direct patient interaction preferred.
  • Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
  • Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
  • Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Job Specific Duties:

  • Transports patients to and from the imaging modalities and assists with lifting patients on and off imaging equipment.
  • Performs patient care functions as directed and within scope of position.
  • Exhibits a passion for serving the needs of others. Explains examination procedures in a calm and reassuring way to provide a positive experience for the patient.
  • Performs arrival and/or end of day duties per department procedure and protocol.
  • Responsible for stocking assigned areas and assists with supply outdates.
  • Obtains current patient information, escorts patient to and from the designated exam area. 
  • Assists with other administrative tasks as needed.
  • Assists with ordering, amending, and completing exams in the designated radiology information system.
  • Assists technologists with appropriate patient preparation related to the exam.
  • Prepares contrast injectors and performs injector disposal per department protocol.  
  • Accurately reports all malfunctioning equipment and/or errors per department protocol.  Documents safety related issues and outcomes.
  • Utilizes appropriate safety measures in the completion of all job duties.

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification.  Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.  Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.  Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Shift:

Variable - 12 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule Details:

Please know schedules and shifts are subject to change based on patient care and department/organizational needs.

Schedule:

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week.  Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

  • Criminal background check

  • Reference checks

  • Drug Screening

  • Health and Immunizations Screening

  • Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.