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Lexington, KY - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

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Full time 36 hours) weekend position at Lexington Medical Center in Lexington NC assisting the Radiology Department.

JOB SUMMARY:

Following completion of orientation the Radiology Assistant is responsible for providing direct and indirect patientcare as well as being supportive of care given by the Radiology Department. Performs patient scheduling transporting clerical and imaging processing functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED equivalent. One year experience with patients preferred.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong organizational skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Schedules procedures for all Radiology Services and communicates any schedule changes to appropriate personnel. Enters patients information into computer accurately.
  2. Assesses patient for specific needs and performs patient care.
  3. Communicates and interacts with Radiologist and other physicians.
  4. Transports patients for Radiology Services. Checks inpatient transport card for nurse assessment of physical needs and seeks assistance if needed.
  5. Identifies self identifies patient explains where the patient is to be taken and for what procedure. Ensures patients comfort during transport. Returns patient and chart to room after procedure.
  6. Processes copies and files films. Develops all exposed radiographic films in a timely and efficient manner. Prepares originals or copies films that are sent to physicians offices documents information accurately and places in appropriate location for pick up. Files films after the all the reports have been placed in folder. Files all returned films.
  7. Provides patient and family education. Keeps patient informed while waiting before during and after procedure(s). Provides education material to patient and family members.
  8. Utilizes Radiology Information System appropriately. Follows established procedure to sign on and off RIS to insure desired security.
  9. Clerical duties and documentation of information. Accurately and promptly documents in a legible manner. Maintains patient folders and reports. Can operate copiers and fax machines.
  10. Maintains a safe environment. Wears proper PPE. Reports all broken equipment and places equipment out of service. Follows procedures per Radiology policy with knowledge and compliance with all age specific limitations as outlined.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Contact with patients family members visitors coworkers and medical staff under a wide variety of circumstances
  • Ability to work with infant pediatric adolescent adult and older adult patients Lifting requirements includes lifting/transferring patients Xray supplies and movement of equipment
  • Exposure to hazardous substances patient care environment infectious diseases body fluids processor chemicals and ionizing radiation
  • Subject to many interruptions
  • Required to wears proper PPE


Employment Type

Full-Time

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