Radiology Assistant

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Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years.

Here, the nation’s brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist’s outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we’re making new strides every day.

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As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties.

Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat.

That’s why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through our doors.

A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it’s different.

Job Overview

Assists in daily workflow and procedures in the department of Radiology. This includes escorting and assisting families and patients; set up and cleanup of rooms; supply stocking, organization and other duties that enhance patient and exam flow. This role may provide additional support by answering phones, scheduling, registering, and greeting patients and families.

Additional Information

Department Name: MRI
Job Status: .20 hours/week - .50 FTE - eligible for benefits
Shift: Saturday and Sunday 7-5:30

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Qualifications

• EDUCATION – High School Diploma or equivalent
• EXPERIENCE – NA
• EQUIVALENCY - NA
• CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS for Healthcare Providers / CPR

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE

• Neonate - 30 days to 1yr
• Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs
• Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs
• School age - >5yrs to 13yrs
• Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs
• Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

• Assists technologists with room and patient preparation for radiologic exams.
• Assists the technologist and radiologist with all aspects of patient care as needed before, during and after the procedure.
• Promotes high quality patient care using effective communication that explains the radiologic exam and ensures patient comfort and safety.
• Communicates with other departments and nursing staff to ensure exam coordination and safety.
• Maintains patient medical records by importing/uploading outside images and processing outside imaging requests.
• May provide direct patient care by transporting patients throughout the facility and remaining with patients while waiting in exam rooms.
• Cleans work areas, stock supplies and rounds throughout the department.
• May serve as additional safety team member in MRI after completing required Level 1 training.

Other Information

SCOPE AND LEVEL

Guidelines: Trains in the field and assists higher level personnel to acquire learning through practical experience.

Complexity: Performs routine and/or basic tasks common to the field. Procedures, methods, and techniques to be used are well established with options to be considered well defined. Tools, work aids, and materials to be used are specified.

Decision Making: Duties assigned are primarily routine, repetitive, and restricted in intricacy with little or no discretion in how they are carried out.

Communications: Contacts with team members, clients or the public where factual information relative to the organization or its functions are received, relayed, or a service rendered according to established procedures or instructions.

Supervision Received: Performs work with minimal supervisory oversight. Under general supervision, the employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence. Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice or precedent. Recurring work clearly covered by guidelines may or may not be reviewed.

Physical Requirements

Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

• Audio-Visual: Color Discrimination: Good
• Audio-Visual: Far Vision: Good
• Audio-Visual: Hearing: Good
• Audio-Visual: Near Vision: Good
• General Activity: Sit: 2-4 hrs. per day
• General Activity: Stand/Walk: 4-6 hrs. per day
• Motion: Bend: 1/3 or more of time
• Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time
• Use of Hands/Feet: Both Feet - Gross Motor Function
• Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands - Gross Motor Function
• Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 10 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time

Work Environment

• Exposure: Exposure to blood/body fluid: Regular/Frequent.
• Exposure: Exposure to chemicals: Occasional.
• Exposure: Exposure to infectious diseases: Frequent.
• Exposure: Exposure to radiation: Frequent.
• Exposure: Exposure to skin irritations: Occasional.
• Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manages stress appropriately.
• Mental and Emotional Requirements: Works with others effectively.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.

The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Salary Information

Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $30,058.79 to $45,088.19
Hourly Salary Range: $14.45 to $21.68

Benefits Information

As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid sick leave and a robust wellness program.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

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