Job Summary:
The CT Scan Aide provides support and assistance to all hospital-based departments of Imaging Services. Working under the supervision of the CT Scan Supervisor and the Manager of Diagnostic Radiology, this position performs a variety of duties related to clerical tasks and patient care. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to safely and efficiently carry out assigned patient care tasks while maintaining a patient-centered approach.
Key Responsibilities:
- Transport patients to and from the Emergency Department (ED), inpatients, and outpatients as required.
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Greet patients and provide assistance as needed.
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Clean and stock CT scan rooms to ensure readiness for procedures.
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Complete contrast consent forms for the next day's schedule.
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Question patients and review consent forms with them prior to procedures.
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Assist in positioning patients on the CT scan table for imaging.
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Order supplies for the CT scan department as needed.
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Perform weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly checks of supplies to ensure expiration dates are within compliance.
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Communicate scan reports to appropriate floors or physician offices using Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS).
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Assist in moving patients from stretchers to examination tables.
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Become proficient in using the hoyer lift and sit-to-stand lift for patient transfers.
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Obtain thorough patient histories and call for patients as required.
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Check Medical Records (MT) for lab results, medications, and allergies for all patients.
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Review next day's schedules for diagnoses and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes.
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Provide assistance to other modalities within the department as needed.
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Submit work orders for departmental needs as required.
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Follow instructions and direction from various modalities within the department.
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Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.
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Maintain the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
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Demonstrate excellent patient skills and ensure compliance with HIPAA rules and regulations.
