DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
- The Rad tech assistant is responsible for providing transportation of patients (ages pediatrics to geriatrics) to the Radiology department; also responsible for assisting technologists in performing transfers or ambulation to prevent falls; preparing patients and equipment for therapy and performing tasks to maintain department in orderly condition.
SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the CT Supervisor 1
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Properly identifies self/Properly identifies patient using two identifiers.
- Logs out patient.
- Obtains hands off communication form.
- Communicates with nursing personnel upon patients return to his/her room.
- Transports patient in a safe, friendly manner; aware of their needs.
- Properly obtains, returns, and secures oxygen tanks.
- Prepares patients and equipment for therapy.
- Protects patient information and maintains confidentiality.
- Assists technologists in performing transfers or ambulation to prevent falls.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must have on-the-job training in transfer techniques and basic patient care.
- Basic mathematical skills;
- Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English;
- Ability to communicate with patients, family, peers and medical personnel.
- Ability to maintain positive attitude towards patient;
- Must be able to function under stress caused by emergency situation.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
- The physical demands differ according to job responsibilities. Required to stay in a stationary positions as well as ability to move around. The ability to position ones self and/or move equipment is normally required.
- The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk or radiation.
- The employee occasionally is exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
- The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Occasionally will need to be able to transport items 20 pounds or more.
- Frequently you will be required to move 1-20 pounds. Frequently you will be required to push or pull 20 or more pounds.
- You would continuously be using your hands and finger for positioning different equipment.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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