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Bozeman Health Technologist Aide- Radiology (Casual Call) in Bozeman, Montana
Works collaboratively with imaging departments to facilitate patient transfers to specific modalities, assists with transfers of patients onto imaging beds/tables, room turnover and cleaning, as well as various administrative tasks (answering phones, delivering messages, stocking supplies) that may be necessary to support the technologists in the performance of their duties.
Position Summary:
The Radiology Technologist Assistant provides safe transfer and transport of patients who may include: infants, children, adolescents, adults and/or elderly adults, to and from various areas throughout the facility in a timely manner. Maintains transport equipment by ensuring its cleanliness and safe operating condition. Assist technologists to facilitate care and maintain operational flow of department and meets patient needs. Assist in performance of imaging procedures at the direction of the imaging technologists.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School degree or equivalent
American Heart Association BLS within 3 months of hire
Preferred: 1 year of allied health experience
Essential Job Functions:
Works collaboratively with all care providers
Maintains patient confidentiality
Transports patients who require single or multiple person transports with appropriate assistance using a wheelchair or gurney, along with accompanying equipment, following organizational and departmental policies
Transfers and/or assists DI staff in transferring patients to and from imaging equipment, gurneys and wheelchairs
Observes and/or reports unusual clinical signs and/or changes in patient condition immediately to technologists, nursing, and medical staff
Demonstrates knowledge and application of safety related work behaviors to ensure safe job performance and the maintenance of a safe environment as an integral part of the quality of patient care services
Assists in maintaining a safe and orderly work environment, including necessary supply/equipment movement between departments
Open to feedback and open to a changing environment, which requires flexibility in scheduling and department assignments.
Is knowledgeable regarding guidelines for infection control and universal precautions
Carries Vocera/communication tool to maintain contact at all times and responds to calls or chats in a timely and professional manner
Answers phone calls in assigned area and helps coordinate add-on exams
Maintains supplies by stocking/restocking areas as assigned
Maintains access to patient care space by cleaning patient care rooms for increased efficiency in room turnover
Assists technologist with room and equipment setup
Ability to promote and maintain good customer relations
Utilizes good body mechanics for safe transportation of patient and equipment
Must be pleasant, kind and present a favorable professional appearance
Displays excellent communication skills
Ability to multi-task and have excellent follow through
Ability to problem-solve using good communication and people skills
Performs other duties as assigned and as needed including but not limited to: checking oxygen tanks, accompanying patients who need assistance, transporting samples to the lab
Assists with ensuring patient wait times are monitored, explained and minimized
Call may be required with rotating holidays and weekends
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
Self-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight
Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.
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