Radiology Assistant | PRN

Radiology Assistant | PRN Technicians / Patient Care Support Radiology

DESCRIPTION

Who we are: Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. We are among the nation's Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate patient centered care and team-oriented culture.

Shift Information:

This position is PRN (As-Needed) within M-F 8am-5pm.

What we offer:

Health Insurance 401(k) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid time off Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated Employee Education Scholarships Employee Referral Program Merit Increases Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility What you will do: The Radiology Assistant (RA) is primarily responsible for the safe transport of patients to and from the imaging department and is available to offer assistance to the nurses and technologists in all imaging modalities as needed. The RA provides back up to the clerical coordinators for lunches, meetings, etc. and requires basic understanding of clerical check in processes.

Preferred Education:

High School graduate or equivalent

Required Skills:

1. Greets and assist radiology patients in a timely, efficient and courteous manner. 2. Excellent transport skills 3. Performs RA and basic clerical duties essential to Radiology. 4. Correctly identifies each patient by two identifiers: Name and Date of Birth. 5. Properly communicates with Monitor techs when transporting patients 6. Coordinates order of multiple exams with technologists in each modality 7. Takes proper care of and cleans patient transport equipment 8. Places orders for Maintenance as needed on equipment

Preferred Skills:

Knowledge of safe patient handling skills

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:

CPR Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:

CNA or other healthcare related license

Preferred Experience:

Previous customer service experience