Diagnostic Imaging Tech Aide

Wakefield-RI-02879-United States

South County Health is an independent, non-profit healthcare system offering a comprehensive range of advanced inpatient, outpatient and home health services. Accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), SCH is made up of South County Hospital, South County Home Health, and South County Medical Group. South County Health has received numerous distinctions for patient care and safety, including a 5-star rating on HCAHPS scores, a 5-star rating by CMS for overall hospital quality, and A’s for hospital quality and patient safety by The Leapfrog Group. Having celebrated over 100 years of service to southern Rhode Island, South County Health offers an exceptional opportunity to provide our patients with the best care possible while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Our worksite wellness program was recently recognized as one of the top fifty such programs nationally. We offer competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403b, PTO, and a broad range of career development benefits and opportunities.

Job Summary: This position is under the general supervision of the team leads and the direct supervision of the manager of Diagnostic Imaging.

Expectations are aiding and supporting CT, X-ray and MRI department with daily operations, preparing exam rooms, transporting, assisting with stocking and cleanliness of work area. Performing related duties such as completing forms and logging data into systems accurately and completely. Following procedures to ensure correct patient identification. Preparing room for imaging procedures, including proper patient positioning to facilitate an accurate study. Transporting patients, assisting technologist during the preparation and administration of contrast. Scanning patient screening forms and all other pertinent medical documents including consent. Clean up and set up exam room and dressing rooms before an after use. Maintain proper laundry inventory within the exam rooms. Discharge patient when the exam is complete and upon technologist's direction. Acts as a liaison between front desk and modalities. Assists in other areas as requested.

Reports to: Diagnostic Imaging Manager

Minimum Qualifications: Equivalent to a high school diploma. Ability to read and write in English and to perform basic arithmetic computations to verify shipments and perform stock reconciliation. Clerical ability to maintain files and operate standard office equipment such a photocopiers, fax and computer terminals. Interpersonal skills to exchange information with other department personnel, patients and visitors.

Success factors: Effective interpersonal and communication skills, computer proficiency, in a digital environment. Collaboration with multiple departments.

Salary range: $18.98-24.66