RADIOLOGY CT AIDE

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Determines patient name and DOB, destination, mode of travel, time, and other data, following written or oral instructions. Directs or escorts incoming patients from designated areas. Cares for patient's belongings accompanying patient. Assists patient in walking to prevent accidents by falling, or transports non-ambulatory patient with wheelchair or cart. Transports patient, alone or with assistance, in bed, patient cart, or wheelchair to designated areas within facility during patient stay. Uses Epic to check in patients Delivers messages, mail, medical records, and other items. Utilizes appropriate scripting, barriers and patient identifiers. Maintains, cleans all transport equipment. Checks O2 tanks to ensure they are operational, removes tanks when they are at 10%or lower to be filled. Assists in reception by answering phones, greeting and registering patients for imaging exams. Preparing images to be sent to other facilities. Importing CD and VPN images into PACS. Uses patient identifiers. Observes and follows all universal precautions and infection control techniques. Works with unit staff to assist patient upon return from radiology exam. Disconnects patient telemetry, pulse oximeter and blood pressure cuff as needed before transporting patient and informs appropriate staff that the patient has been disconnected from monitoring equipment. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent; one to three months related experience and/or training preferred. CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days.