Radiology Assistant | PRNPeterson Health
Job Summary
Who we are:
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare organization located in Kerrville, Texas, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Recognized as one of the nation's Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals and the only Texas hospital to earn this distinction, Peterson is also Magnet® designated for nursing excellence and has been named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare for six consecutive years. Together, these achievements reflect our commitment to exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care and a culture where team members thrive.
Shift Information:
This position is PRN (As-Needed) within M-F 8am-5pm.
What we offer:
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
What you will do:
The Radiology Assistant (RA) is primarily responsible for the safe transport of patients to and from the imaging department and is available to offer assistance to the nurses and technologists in all imaging modalities as needed. The RA provides back up to the clerical coordinators for lunches, meetings, etc. and requires basic understanding of clerical check in processes.
Preferred Education:
High School graduate or equivalent
Required Skills:
1. Greets and assist radiology patients in a timely, efficient and courteous manner.
Required Skills:
1. Greets and assist radiology patients in a timely, efficient and courteous manner.
2. Excellent transport skills
3. Performs RA and basic clerical duties essential to Radiology.
4. Correctly identifies each patient by two identifiers: Name and Date of Birth.
5. Properly communicates with Monitor techs when transporting patients
6. Coordinates order of multiple exams with technologists in each modality
7. Takes proper care of and cleans patient transport equipment
8. Places orders for Maintenance as needed on equipment
Preferred Skills:
Knowledge of safe patient handling skills
Knowledge of safe patient handling skills
Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:
CPR
CPR
Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
CNA or other healthcare related license
Preferred Experience:
Previous customer service experience
