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Job Overview
Under the direction of the radiologist and supervision of the department manager/supervisor, this position is responsible for working effectively with patients and families to provide patient care. The role involves maintaining a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members, complying with infection prevention procedures, providing clerical support, maintaining accurate records, caring for equipment, and coordinating the flow of patients throughout the department. Responsibilities include patient observation, patient transport, and assisting patients with personal needs, recognizing status changes, and calling for appropriate assistance. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. This person must be enrolled in an imaging program or field of study.
Job Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an approved program for a specific field of study in Allied Health as Radiology Technician
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS), CPR certification
- Knowledge of radiation safety practices
- Up to 1 year of experience in a related field (including clinical rotations)
Job Responsibilities
- Comply with infection prevention procedures, utilizing safety and reliability practices and standards, and uphold all compliance protocols and practices.
- Demonstrate flexibility and initiative in seeking or accepting additional assignments.
- Support team and department operations by assisting with care of equipment and coordinating with technologists the flow of patients throughout the process.
- Work effectively with patients and families to provide patient care, schedule patient appointments, and perform patient observation, patient transport, and assist patients with personal needs.
- Recognize status changes, call for appropriate assistance, and notify the manager as appropriate.
- Participate in ensuring reliable performance and assessment of equipment, performing required daily and monthly quality control procedures prior to use. Recognize the need for corrective action and notify the Supervisor.
Working Conditions
- Bending - Frequently
- Climbing - Rarely
- Concentrating - Frequently
- Continuous Learning - Frequently
- Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
- Interpersonal Communication - Frequently
- Kneeling - Occasionally
- Lifting <10 Lbs - Frequently
- Lifting 50+ Lbs - Occasionally
- Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Frequently
- Pulling - Frequently
- Pushing - Frequently
- Reaching - Frequently
- Reading - Consistently
- Sitting - Frequently
- Standing - Frequently
- Stooping - Frequently
- Thinking/Reasoning - Frequently
- Use of Hands - Frequently
- Color Vision - Frequently
- Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
- Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Frequently
TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:
Serve: ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service
Respect: ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS…
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community
Job keywords:
Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Tech), Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT), Imaging Technologist (Imaging Tech), Mammographer, Radiographer, Radiologic Technologist (RT), Radiology Technician (Radiology Tech), Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT (R)), X-Ray Technician (X-Ray Tech), X-Ray Technologist (X-Ray Tech) |
