Radiology Aide

**City/State:** Nyack, New York **Department:** CT Scan **Bargaining Unit:** NH- SEIU-1199 **Work Shift:** Day **Work Days:** MON-FRI **Scheduled Hours:** 7 AM-3:30 PM **Scheduled Daily Hours:** 8.5 HOURS **Hours Per Pay Period:** 40 **Hourly Rate/Range:** $20.95 / $21.59 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.   **Job Summary** Assists Technologist and Physicians with all procedures to maximize patient satisfaction, comfort, and care. Assists Technologist and Physician in procedural performance, providing patient care, stocking supplies, clerical and IT duties as needed. **Essential Functions** * C. Job Specific Contacts 1\. General Contacts: Radiology staff, doctors, Patients and departments within the hospital. 2\. Job Provides Direction to: D. Environment and Demands 1\. Environmental Demands: Exposure to infection and disease. Radiation exposure hazard controlled. 2\. Essential Physical and Cognitive Demands, Manual Dexterity: Above average physical demands (most of the day spent standing, bending, lifting patients and supplies. B. MISSION/STRATEGIC PLAN: Participates in activities which support the mission of the hospital C. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the required job specific technical/professional knowledge, skills and abilities. \* 1\. Performs proper handwashing techniques before and after every patient and is competent in all universal precautions as per hospital wide Infection Control policies 2\. Demonstrates ability to select correct patient ID and exam from Worklist Manager 3\. Assists physicians in locating images within RIS and PACS Workstations 4\. Keeps CT areas clean and orderly using proper cleaning techniques as per hospital policy and manufacturer’s guidelines on wet/dry times 5\. Prepares patients for CT exams 6\. Instructs patient on gowning and security of personal belongings 7\. Provides preliminary information regarding procedure 8\. Sets up supplies as requested by technologist 9\. Prepares and sets up Radiology room for procedures 10\. Assists technologists during procedure as needed and instructed including moving patients and obtaining supplies and equipment 11\. Transports patients within Diagnostic Imaging Department and to/from the Emergency Department or floors if necessary. Always performing the double identified as per hospital policy 12\. Stocks changing rooms daily and as needed 13\. Stocks blanket warmers daily and as needed 14\. Confirms patient flow stays in contact with patients regarding appointment times 15\. Prepares patients prior to CT exams 16\. Performs other related functions as required or instructed by the CT/MRI Supervisor and/or Radiology Director \*Document on addendum age specific competency. Part II: Employee Performance Standards A. CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1\. Demonstrates the ability to create a positive interaction with the customer. 2\. Demonstrates positive communication with people of different cultures, values and beliefs. 3\. Demonstrates the ability to acknowledge customer concerns and takes corrective action. 4\. Demonstrates compliance with identified customer service behaviors. 5.Provides escort to customers when necessary. B. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT: 1\. Participates in Department/Hospital-wide activities which improve processes and/or outcomes. 2\. Utilizes resources to maintain and improve self development and knowledge. 3\. Complies with licensure and/or certification requirements. 4\. Participates in annual competency assessment. C. BUDGET: 1\. Demonstrates fiscally prudent use of equipment and supplies. 2\. Utilizes charge process for supplies/equipment. D. PROJECTS/ASSIGNMENTS: 1\. Completes projects/assignments within projected time frames and expectations. **Qualifications** * High School High school graduate.   Montefiore Nyack Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Nyack Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.