DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• The Rad tech assistant is responsible for providing transportation of patients (ages pediatrics to geriatrics) to the Radiology department; also responsible for assisting technologists in performing transfers or ambulation to prevent falls; preparing patients and equipment for therapy and performing tasks to maintain department in orderly condition.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Properly identifies self/Properly identifies patient using two identifiers.
• Logs out patient.
• Obtains hands off communication form.
• Communicates with nursing personnel upon patients return to his/her room.
• Transports patient in a safe, friendly manner; aware of their needs.
• Properly obtains, returns, and secures oxygen tanks.
• Prepares patients and equipment for therapy.
• Protects patient information and maintains confidentiality.
• Assists technologists in performing transfers or ambulation to prevent falls.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have on-the-job training in transfer techniques and basic patient care.
• Basic mathematical skills;
• Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English;
• Ability to communicate with patients, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Ability to maintain positive attitude towards patient;
• Must be able to function under stress caused by emergency situation.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• The physical demands differ according to job responsibilities. Required to stay in a stationary positions as well as ability to move around. The ability to position ones self and/or move equipment is normally required.
• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk or radiation.
• The employee occasionally is exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Occasionally will need to be able to transport items 20 pounds or more.
• Frequently you will be required to move 1-20 pounds. Frequently you will be required to push or pull 20 or more pounds.
• You would continuously be using your hands and finger for positioning different equipment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COVID-19

Lake Charles Memorial Health System must ensure compliance of various Federal and State Regulatory Agencies, including CMS (Centers for Medicaid & Medicare).

Candidates for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with the Lake Charles Memorial Health System Human Resources Department.

Proof of vaccination prior to employment is required to ensure compliance.