Radiology Aide

Full time, midnight shift

Improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. That’s just the beginning of the difference you can make when you join our team of Radiology Technologists at Corewell Health.

Job Summary  

You will provide support to the technical staff in all modality areas with the diagnostic radiology/molecular imaging departments. Duties may include but are not limited to:  Transportation of patients, specimens, supplies to appropriate areas.  Supports nursing and physician needs during procedures. Follows Corewell philosophy of Patient and Family Centered Care at all times.

Essential Functions

• Escort/Transport patients within the hospital to and from the diagnostic imaging departments.
• Interacts/Communicate with floor Nurse before transporting patient off the floor, obtains the transport log, removes blood pressure cuff, assists with the MRI 2 Person Safety Assessment for MRI patients when needed, TMS wires, pulse ox with RN permission before transporting patient off the floor, and informs floor Nurse when patient returns.
• Aides technologist in transferring and moving of patients on and off stretchers, wheelchairs, procedure tables. Follows universal precautions during patient contact.
• May assist and monitor patients in IP holding, MRI and Nuclear Medicine department as required.
• May assist speech pathologist during Modified Barium Swallow studies and operate CD player as required.
• Assists in non-technical related duties such as: Transports equipment, specimens and supplies. Documentation of daily log as required by site. Assist with patient care as needed.  Assist with room turnover. Stock supplies, linen and dispose of soiled linen. Responsible for the cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining the stretchers and wheelchairs within the department.
• May assist with the cleaning of the department refrigerators as needed.
• May assist with ordering supplies as needed.
• May assist using image transferring software, upload and transfer images to discs for patients.
• Responsible for proper use and storage of oxygen tanks.
• Maintains patient comfort while in the department and during transport. Demonstrates safe, quality patient care.
• Required to maintain a quiet professional atmosphere and exhibit a professional image through appearance and mannerisms.
• Capable of providing adequate and prompt information to all through the use of good interpersonal and communication skills. Must be willing to provide assistance to any individual regardless of age or special needs.
• Must be willing to work independently or assist co-workers and technologist with exams as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education / Training:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience: 

• Previous experience in patient care related field preferred.      

Certification, Licensure, Registration:  

• None

Other Qualifications: 

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support Certification for Healthcare Providers at hire through the American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross
• Working knowledge of EPIC and other hospital programs.
• Good communication skills.

Benefits

Corewell offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.

· Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling

· Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services

· Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans

· Relocation assistance

· Generous retirement savings, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance

· NEW On-demand pay program –Powered by Payactiv

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Primary Location

SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Road - Royal Oak

Department Name

Diagnostic Radiology CT Scan - Royal Oak

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

7:30p.m.-6:00a.m.

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors and community. That is why we require a drug-free workplace and various vaccinations as a requirement for employment.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447. We are committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.