Radiology Assistant Transporter

Pay range: $20.51 - $26.25 per hour, based on experience, in addition to shift differentials.This part-time position comes with a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, a 403(b) retirement plan, and a generous Earned Time Off (ETO) program.ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEMJOB DESCRIPTIONTITLE:                                      Radiology Assistant / TransporterREPORTS TO POSITION:         Radiology Supervisor or ManagerDEPARTMENT:                         RadiologyDATE LAST REVIEWED:          July 2024OUR VISION:                            Creating America’s healthiest community, togetherOUR MISSION:                         In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better valueOUR VALUES:                          Accountability, Caring, and TeamworkDEPARTMENT SUMMARY: St. Charles Health System’s Diagnostic Imaging Departments perform X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, and PET/CT exams in a variety of locations. We work closely with our partners at Cascade Medical Imaging to meet the imaging needs of our community and to support the ED, OR, Inpatient Floors, and Family Birthing Center.  POSITION OVERVIEW: The Radiology Assistant / Transporter, at St. Charles Health System, provides transportation of patients to and from the Radiology Services Department, as requested with careful consideration for the patient’s experience and condition. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:Follows established department procedures to accurately verify and transport the proper patient by visually checking patient identification and verifying with nursing staff.Transports patients to and from radiology, ED and inpatient areas via wheelchair, bed or gurney. Assists patient in and out of bed using proper patient care and lifting techniques. Assists technologists with patient movement and positioning.Observes patient and equipment during transport and reports unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition to sending and/or receiving clinical staff.Comforts patients and families offering support and encouragement with the goal of alleviating anxiety and fear surrounding the Radiology process. Informs those accompanying the p...