Interventional Services Aide

Interventional Services Aide

Hours: 40 hours/week, 5 x 8 hour shifts M-F from 1100-1900,

Description: To provide technical and clinical assistance in the Cath Lab, including inventory management, patient transport, perform other department duties as assigned.

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs non-technical duties in the Department of Radiology
  •     1)Assists in answering phones, scheduling patients, necessary paperwork.
  •     2)Paging Physicians.
  •     3)Performs required RIS/PACS computer functions.
  •     4)Performs all functions of Film Library, to include processing stat readings, downloading and burning CDs
  •     5)Other duties as assigned by technologists and department leadership to facilitate patient throughput.
• Assist radiographers with difficult patients, maneuvering carts and positioning patients. Maintains adequate level of supplies.
  •     1)Prepares necessary supplies prior to exam.
  •     2)Cleans and stocks exam rooms with supplies and linen. Maintains sterile supplies from central processing department.
  •     3)Assists patients on to exam table.
  •     4)Coordinates any special needs for the patient by alerting department leadership as necessary.
  •     5)Displays a flexibility to meet department needs related to volume demand and facilitate timely patient throughput.
• Prepares patients for their exam. Assists in changing patient, verifying physician’s orders, explains procedure preparation, communicates any delays.
  •     2)Maintains a positive "guest relations" attitude and displays telephone etiquette prescribed by departmental policies and procedures.
  •     1)Functions and interacts with a high degree of customer service skills and awareness, strives to meet the needs of the patients and their representatives, physicians, physician office staff and associates of the Medical Center.
• Ensurance of a secure and safe patient and work environment by maintaining a continued awareness of safety hazards.
  •     1)Adheres to department procedures regarding patient safety.
  •     2)Enters safety events on line as necessary.
  •     3)Adheres to Safe Patient Handling protocols.
• Participates in assessment of own learning needs and actively seeks opportunity for professional growth.
  •     1)Maintains current CPR certification.
  •     2)Consistently maintains an attitude of professionalism, cooperation and positive interaction with coworker, physicians, patients and families.

Education/Experience Required:

• High School Graduate. 6 months – 1 year experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• -Good interpersonal skills -Good communication skills -Knowledge of computers
• CPR Certification

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.