The Radiology Aide is responsible for transporting CT patients in a safe and efficient manner. This position helps to facilitate patient flow by preparing the patients for their procedures. In addition, the Radiology Aide delivers patient charts, specimens, supplies and equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transports patients primarily to CT within the Radiology Department.
• Handles and delivers specimens to the lab.
• Assists Radiology Tech with positioning patients according to radiologists' protocols.
• Properly identifies patients using 2 hospital-wide patient safety identifiers.
• Assists patients with instructions for changing, drinking oral contrast, and positioning.
• Maintains accurate patient records for all procedures performed and adheres to all HIPPA standards.
• Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Assesses data reflective of the patient's status and interprets each patient's requirements relative to his or her age and specific needs to provide appropriate care.
• Provides patient care to adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Answers and transfers phone calls within the department.
• Assists with clerical functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Previous experience with lifting/transporting patients and providing excellent customer service within a healthcare setting.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

OTHER:

If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

About Us:

Good Samaritan Hospital

Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, is a 286-bed hospital providing emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute-care services to residents of Rockland and southern Orange counties in New York; and northern Bergen County, NJ. The hospital is home to a recognized cardiovascular program, comprehensive cancer-treatment services, the area's leading Wound and Hyperbaric Institute and outstanding maternal/child services that includes a Children's Diagnostic Center. Good Samaritan Hospital also provides social, psychiatric and substance-abuse services and its certified home-care agency supports residents of the Hudson Valley and beyond.