Radiology Support Technician - Weekend

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Performs a variety of support functions to facilitate the delivery of services to radiology patients following the guidelines for radiation safety. Delivers a high level of patient care and customer service to promote patient satisfaction.

• Confirms physician orders are complete and includes signature, ordered study, reason for test (diagnosis/CPT codes) and obtains missing information prior to treatment.
• Ensures coordination of daily work duties and communicates any necessary information.
• Documents LMP, fluoro time, radiologist, appropriate history and all other required documentation.
• Confirms levels of supplies and equipment to meet requirements for patient care and/or specific departments.
• Maintains accurate information in the database; performs all clerical/computer functions to support patient care.
• Ensures the safety and efficiency of movement and transportation of patients within and to and from departments.
• Ensures images have crossed into PACS before study is complete.
• Performs registrations, as required.
• Assumes responsibility for cleanliness and sanitation of the immediate work area and maintains orderliness.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Less than 1 year experience in a customer service role
• Ability to display a compassionate, positive, and upbeat disposition in interactions with patients and colleagues.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Basic computer and typing skills.
• Interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support
  - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days

• Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
• Examples:
  Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight.
• Frequent to continuous standing/walking.
• Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.
• * Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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