STATUS: Per Diem
LOCATION: UMMC - North Street Campus
DEPARTMENT: Radiology
SCHEDULE: Per Diem; Hours: 7 am - 3 pm, 8 am - 4 pm, and or 11 am - 7 pm, Every other weekend required.

SUMMARY:
Under the direction of a technologist, assists in providing patient care. Performs a variety of clerical support duties. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as initiatives.
Reports To: Medical Imaging Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and positions patients for examination, treatment, and procedures following established procedures.

• Replenishes and prepares exam and treatment rooms with medical supplies, equipment, and linen, maintaining a neat, clean, and appropriately stocked environment.

• Transports patients as needed following established procedures.

• Answers telephone promptly and courteously, responding to customer inquiries and providing routine information.

• Provides the RN and/or Physician with accurate and timely information regarding patient needs and status, and documents information in appropriate records, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

• Prepares permanent X-ray paperwork for collation following established protocols.

• Performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and compliance efforts.

• Age Specific Care: Provides age and culturally appropriate assessment, interpretation of clinical and laboratory data, and develops and implements age-appropriate interventions and plans of care, including education within the parameters of his/her position responsibilities and licensure.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or equivalent

• Successful completion of annual clinical, age, and job-specific competencies and skill verification tools required.

• Good customer service skills required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Six months of clinical experience in a radiography program or demonstrated equivalent competency preferred

• Safe Patient Handling Training, Computer experience, and typing skills preferred

• Strong telephone etiquette skills and ability to clearly and calmly communicate in English with patients, medical staff, and the public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: H - Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires constant walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE: $17.10 - $17.90

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.