Radiology Transport Attendant

Confluence Health

Wenatchee, Washington

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$18.26–$29.19 Per Hour

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Basic Life Support (BLS), Blood Pressure, CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Community Programs, Community Support, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Depth Perception, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Employee Assistance Plan, Ergonomics, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering, Life Insurance, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Manual Dexterity, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Oximetry, Pathogens, Quality Management, Radiology, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Technical Support, Telemetry, Telephone Skills, Tuition Reimbursement, Typing, Vision Plan

LOCATION

Wenatchee, Washington

POSTED

10 days ago

Salary Range: $18.26 - $29.19 Overview:

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
Paid Time Off
Generous Retirement Plans
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Gym Membership Discount
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Adoption Assistance
Shift Differential

For more information on our Benefits & Perks, click here!

Summary:

Provides general non-technical assistance to the Radiology staff. Responsible for transporting patients to/from the Radiology department.

Position Reports To: Radiology Manager

Essential Functions:

Exhibit excellent customer service skills.
Verify correctness of patient by utilizing two patient identifiers.
Transport patients to and from Radiology in a safe and efficient manner. Transport with appropriate awareness of uniqueness of patient, ranging from infant to adult.
Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions. Lifts patients as needed and when this can be accomplished safely and according to policy. Transfers patients using safe ergonomic technique and utilizes the hydraulic lift or other safe patient handling devices and the patient's family members or caregivers when necessary.
Monitors portable oxygen tanks to assure adequate supply is available and ready for use.
Cleans wheelchairs and carts daily and between each patient’s use.
Follows protocol for proper patient hand-off with nursing staff to include documentation in EMR.
Understands various patient monitoring systems and disconnects/connects patients to various systems, i.e. telemetry, blood pressure cuff, pulse oximeters, and oxygen supply.
Assists with answering phone and basic scheduler and coordinator support as needed.
Understands and follows all universal blood and body substance precautions, airborne pathogen precautions, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Complies with all required MRI department-specific safety education and training programs. Adheres to MRI safety when in MRI.
Participate in Quality Improvement Programs.
Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications:

Required:

High School graduate or GED equivalent.
Ability to speak clearly and concisely and communicate effectively in written form.
A working knowledge of computers, accurate keyboarding skills, and email communication.
Good time management and prioritization skills.

Desired:

Minimum 6 months in related health care field.
CNA certified.
Trained in proper body mechanics.

Physical/Sensory Demands:

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.

F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.

C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:

Walking - C
Sitting/Standing - F
Reaching: Shoulder Height - F
Reaching: Above shoulder height - F
Reaching: Below shoulder height - F
Climbing - O
Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - F
Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - F
Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F
Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
Lifting: Over 50 pounds - F
Carrying: 25 pounds or less - F
Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
Crawling/Kneeling - F
Bending/Stooping/Crouching - F
Twisting/Turning - F
Repetitive Movement - F

Working Conditions:

If working less than 40 hours per week, may be required to work scheduled days off.

Assists in lifting patients and places them in appropriate positions with the use of safe patient handling equipment. Requires manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination and depth perception for operation of equipment.

Job Classification:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
Hourly/Salary: Hourly

Physical Exposures For This Position:

Unprotected Heights - No
Heat - No
Cold - No
Mechanical Hazards - Yes
Hazardous Substances - Yes
Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
Lighting – Yes
Noise - No
Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - Yes
Infectious Diseases - Yes

About the Company

Confluence Health

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