CAT SCAN AIDE

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.
• Greet patients and provide assistance as needed.
• Clean and stock CT scan rooms to ensure readiness for procedures.
• Complete contrast consent forms for the next day's schedule.
• Question patients and review consent forms with them prior to procedures.
• Assist in positioning patients on the CT scan table for imaging.
• Order supplies for the CT scan department as needed.
• Perform weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly checks of supplies to ensure expiration dates are within compliance.
• Communicate scan reports to appropriate floors or physician offices using Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS).
• Assist in moving patients from stretchers to examination tables.
• Become proficient in using the hoyer lift and sit-to-stand lift for patient transfers.
• Obtain thorough patient histories and call for patients as required.
• Check Medical Records (MT) for lab results, medications, and allergies for all patients.
• Review next day's schedules for diagnoses and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes.
• Provide assistance to other modalities within the department as needed.
• Submit work orders for departmental needs as required.
• Follow instructions and direction from various modalities within the department.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Maintain the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate excellent patient skills and ensure compliance with HIPAA rules and regulations.

Qualifications:

 

Education:

 

• High School diploma or equivalent

 

Experience:

 

• 1 year as a CT Scan Aide (Preferred)

 

Professional Skills and Abilities:

 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
• Attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks
• Commitment to patient safety and confidentiality
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new procedures and technologies