RADIOLOGY AIDE

Position Summary

Essential Functions (Responsibilities/Accountabilities)

• Serves as the receptionist for the unit -greets visitors, answers questions, and accepts deliveries, forwards same to appropriate patient or staff member.
• Assists the radiology staff in all patient care activities including, but not limited to: Registration, verifying identification, obtain medical history, enter orders correctly, monitoring vital signs, use cardiac, CO, pulse monitors as directed, other duties as assigned.
• Prioritizes patients in accordance with standard protocol for need -emergent vs. routine care.
• Takes appropriate action according to established procedures for addressing patient requests.
• Contact other hospital departments to request and obtain supplies, services, and schedule appointments (i.e., Laboratory, Central Supply; etc.).
• Assuring radiology areas are stocked, clean and equipment is in order.
• Aids in general, basic patient care.
• Answering the telephone and advising staff of needs beyond scope of position.
• Explains procedures and treatments thoroughly to patients, families, and/or significant others before completion.