Job Information
University of Virginia RCA - Radiology-Ultrasound Clinical Associate in Charlottesville, Virginia
Under the direct supervision of radiological technologists and/or nurses and in cooperation with all the members of the patient care teams within Radiology performs a wide range of customer service related duties environmental patient care and supply functions to fully support patient care activities in the assigned patient care area of Ultrasound Radiology and Medical Imaging.
Assists technologists and nursing staff in direct/indirect patient care responsibilities including lifting/assisting patients onto and off of the examining table ensuring patient’s safety and comfort and ensuring efficient room turnover.
Assists technologists and nurses in the collection of patient information relevant data tracking of orders and images in the information systems.
Follows established standards to obtain patient supplies and maintain supply inventories.
Meets established standards for maintenance and control of equipment and for cleanliness of general service areas.
Exhibits a professional courteous and positive demeanor at all times to the patients staff and patient’s family utilizing appropriate age specific standards and customer service.
Attends and actively participates in ongoing training and retraining programs as required and as needed.
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Position Compensation Range: $15.99 - $24.78 Hourly
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent
Experience: 6 months relevant experience
Licensure: American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required three months after hire.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping and traveling, reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull > 100lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, fumes, noise, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.