Diagnostic Imaging Aide

Diagnostic Imaging Aide
Excellent Weekend and Shift Differentials
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Northwestern Medical Center, where you can be the difference!
Looking to advance your career at a vibrant, community hospital in a locale that will have you wondering why you ever chose to live anywhere else? Come join the Northwestern Medical Center family, where our focus on high reliability ensures constant emphasis on safety, quality, and improvement as we pursue our mission of exceptional care. Be part of a team where you can make a difference, all while enjoying the quality of life Vermont provides.
Northwestern Medical Center's mission is to provide exceptional healthcare for our community and we are currently recruiting for a Full-time Diagnostic Imaging Aide.
EXPECTED HOURS/SHIFT: Full-Time (80 hours bi-weekly), varied hours to include varied weekend coverage
JOB SUMMARY:

• Primary Function: Responsible for performing a variety of support services in the main department of diagnostic imaging.
  Responsibilities:
  
  • The Technologist Aide in Diagnostic Radiology will assist the Registered Technologist in the performance of their duties.
  • This will include, but not be limited to, the following: room preparation and cleaning; answering phones; transfer of information; transfer patient to/from Radiology; transfer of a patient from stretcher to the table; and other duties with which the technologist requires assistance to work more effectively and efficiently
  • Accurately prepares room and patient for a procedure, assuring all needed exam equipment is available before the start of the examination
  • Including daily x-ray room QC, stocking supplies, etc.
  • Collect information by interviewing the patient, family, or significant other and other health care providers
  • Provides safe and efficient patient transfers to and from the radiology department and supporting departments, ensuring optimization of imaging can occur
  • Implements departmental and facility standards by following the established policies and procedures
  • Effectively communicate with other members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care
  • Readily and willingly contributes to the team approach, to provide the best possible patient care and service
  • Upon completion of the procedure, properly cleans and organizes room and performs any necessary cleaning of equipment as established by departmental policies and procedures standards
  • Upload and Burn CDs as requested by patients, providers, and associated departments

PREREQUISITES
Education : High school graduate or equivalent.
Experience : None needed.
Northwestern Medical Center's Benefit Package:
With "people" as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern Medical Center. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being. We are proud to offer a comprehensive & generous benefits package designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect their assets & plan for a secure financial future. Northwestern offers a comprehensive benefit package with recognized national carriers as well tuition assistance programs.
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