Radiology Technologist Assistant

Overview

Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week
Night Shift
Onsite

Summary: Provides support and assistance to the technologist in caring for patients and family members during the imaging process, completing clerical/computer duties, lifting/transporting of patients, and following hospital and departmental policies, protocols, and SOPs (including Radiation and MRI safety).

• Assist radiographers with clerical duties, including verifying patient orders, completing patient questionnaires, and preparing and instructing patients.
• Manage data entry and radiology computer information systems, including EPIC and PACS.
• Follow MRI and radiation safety policies and procedures.
• Monitor and replenish supplies as needed.
• Screen patients and obtain pertinent medical history.
• Explain procedures to patients and address any questions or concerns.
• Facilitate patient workflow by tracking and verifying exams.
• Report patient care or safety concerns to the appropriate staff.
• Monitor patients in exam rooms or holding areas and report any sudden changes to a technologist, nurse, or physician.
• Transport patients to and from the department according to protocols.
• Notify technologists of any delays affecting operational workflow.
• Assist with patient transfers and positioning for exams.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of work areas, stretchers, and wheelchairs.
• Conduct daily and monthly room and supply checks and inventory counts.
• Set up equipment and necessary medical/surgical supplies for examinations.
• Perform miscellaneous duties such as collecting and transporting supplies.
• Other duties as needed.

Technical Expertise

• Basic computer skills.

Education and Experience

• Education:
  
  High School diploma or GED required.
• Certification:
  Basic Life Support preferred, or to be completed within 90 days of hire.
• Years of relevant experience: 1 year preferred
• Years of supervisory experience:
  None
• Current student of Radiologic Technology Program preferred.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status:
Onsite