Radiology Tech Aide / CT

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The Radiology Tech Aide works as a fundamental part of the Radiology healthcare team. Works under the direct supervision of a licensed Imaging and/or Radiologic Technologist, reporting to the area Clinical Manager. The Radiology Tech Aide is responsible for assisting registered and licensed Imaging and/or Radiologic Technologists and/or other certified/licensed Radiology staff (i.e. medical assistant, Radiologist, nurse, etc.) as instructed during routine procedures (i.e. such as lifting, transporting, and directing patients in and out of the Radiology suite). Responsible for maintaining a safe environment in which quality patient care is delivered.

Staff may be required to float among radiology departments associated with Brigham Health as needed. These sites are, but not limited to: 75 Francis Street Boston, MA; 850 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA; 20 Patriot Place Foxborough, MA; and 711 West Center Street West Bridgewater, MA.

For all positions that include direct patient care, indicate with an "X" the age(s) of all patient populations served

No Direct Patient Care

All age groupsX

Adolescence (13 to 17 years)

Neonates (birth to 1 month)

Young Adult (18 to 25 years)

Infant (1month to1year)

Adult (26 to 54 years)

Early Childhood (12 months to 5 years)

Senior Adult (55 to 64 years)

Late Childhood (6 to 12 years)

Geriatric (65 years and up)

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Provides quality patient care.

* Assists in the preparation of patients for imaging exams, providing necessary instructions/directions.

* Prepares exam table/room and assists technologist(s) with patient positioning.

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* Prepares and cleans the equipment and scanner room before/after each patient.

* Stocks supplies, linen and other items as needed within the department

* Works collaboratively with technologists and support staff to ensure efficient work flow and optimal utilization of imaging devices.

* Maintains ethical standards (patient confidentiality, professional conduct, etc.).

* Collaborates effectively with all departmental staff and other hospital personnel.

* Exercises sound independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative under pressure and in a variety of situations.

* Rotates within department, divisions and all off site clinics, by shifts as required and needed; cooperates with all personnel, promoting harmony within department.

* Performs all other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma required. Hospital experience in a clinical imaging department preferred. Enrollment in a Medical Assistant program or Radiology Imaging program preferred.

BWH is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.