JOB SUMMARY

The Transportation Aide transports patients to and from ED and nursing areas to the Radiology department for procedures. Assists radiologic technologists and department supervisors by performing a variety of administrative and patient care activities. Receives and transports patients, and answers questions regarding procedures. Prepares the imaging room and equipment for x-ray examinations and assists technologist with procedures as needed. Performs related clerical duties, including data entry, filing, and maintaining patient records.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains a positive work environment by demonstrating positive interpersonal relations with co-workers, physicians, patients, and others.
• Transports in-patients from nursing units to Radiology for procedures and back to units after procedures, following hospital policies and protocols regarding the transportation of patients.
• Transports emergency department patients from the ED to Radiology for procedures and back to the ED after procedures, following hospital policies and protocols regarding the transportation of patients.
• Escorts and assists outpatients as necessary.
• Cleans examination rooms and dressing rooms.
• Observes patients and reports unusual conditions and/or reactions to the technologist or RN.
• Orders and restocks supplies.
• Performs clerical tasks.
• Assists with the collection and transport of specimens.
• Assists technologists and radiologists with radiology procedures as directed.
• Checks transport equipment daily and reports any malfunctions immediately to supervisor/biomed.
• Maintains confidentiality of all personnel and patient care and relations information.
• Actively participates in Customer/Guest Relations and Mandatory Education programs.
• Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.
• Complies with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
• License
• Certifications required
  • See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.
• Experience
  • 6 months in medical environment preferred