PRN Radiology Assistant

Here, it's different. Come join us.

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.

We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report.

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.

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.

EDUCATION - High School Diploma or equivalent
CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS for Healthcare Providers / CPR
Preference given to those applicants enrolled in a Radiology program.

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE

a.) Neonate - <30 days
b.) Infancy - >30 days to 1yr
c.) Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs
d.) Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs
e.) School age - >5yrs to 13yrs
f.) Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs
g.) 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.

Provides and obtains signatures for the appropriate treatment consents forms from patients/families.

Provides patient support services which may include scheduling, registration, patient reception, patient check in/out and follow-up visit support.

Obtains and documents patient and legal guardian demographic information.

Performs data entry functions, including entering patient demographic information and patient updates in a medical records system.

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

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.

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.

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.