Kent Campus Hospital

STATUS:Full Time 80 Hours

SHIFT: Days

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Summary:
The Radiology Assistant works under the direction of the Lead Technologist of the assigned modality or Site Manager. The Radiology Assistant’s primary function is to set up the rooms, assist with the patient flow, and ensure all paperwork is complete, with prior test records and reports before exam, including patient consent forms. The Radiology Assistant may provide non-clinical assistance to Technologists and Physicians as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Prepares procedure room, patient, and documentation for all Radiology studies. Assist with patient flow.a) Keeps exam rooms and waiting rooms cleaned and stocked with supplies and linen at the start of the shift and periodically throughout the day.b) Procedures should be performed as soon as possible after patient registration. Expected wait time should not exceed 10 minutes unless waiting due to patient volume c) Escorts patients to and from dressing areas and procedure rooms and assists with the transportation of wheelchair and stretcher patients.d) Assist with appropriate transporting of ER patients and equipment correctly.e) Ensures paperwork is complete and obtains written consent for exam. Retrieves prior tests/records as necessary.f) Help educate patients regarding order procedure and answer any related questions.g) Coordinate all in and out-patients according to exams and protocols.h) Assist in coordinating patient studies with other areas in Diagnostic Imaging and give instructions to patients as necessary.i) Follow proper sterile and aseptic techniquej) Use appropriate universal precautions and safety equipment
2. Provide non-clinical assistance to the radiologist, and/or technologist during the performance of routine CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Radiology, fluoroscopy, and invasive procedures as appropriately trained. a) Set up trays as appropriate for procedure.b) Assist with portables and daily morning portables. c) Assist with the lifting and transferring of all patients.d) Monitors patient during procedures; notifies Radiologist of reactions or problems.
3. Equipment/Supplies:a) Ensure adequate supplies on hand according to the established PAR levels for the department; ensure no expired items are in inventory.b) Manage all supply orders; coordinate orders with Materials Management. c) Pick up and return supplies to Central Supply on a daily basis.d) Perform a weekly check on pharmacy supplies to maintain the appropriate PAR level. Place pharmacy orders and retrieve the supplies when ready.e) Carries out duties and assumes responsibility for portions of the quality assurance program, as directed by the equipment vendors. This is to include turning on all equipment and proper tube warming.f) Assist with the daily checks required by Joint Commission and other accreditation organizations such as crash cart checks, contrast warmer checks, refrigerator checks, contrast reaction box, Cidex checks, lead apron checks, etc.
4. Systems: HIS, RIS, PHS and PACS. Maintain proficiency on all computer software and systems that are used daily in Diagnostic Imaging following established HIPAA guidelines. a) Verify patient information and check for appropriate ICD-9/10 codes. b) Perform Exam Data Entry (EDE) of start/end times, and materials/supplies to ensure accurate charging. Complete paperwork in Integrad correctly under the direct supervision of a technologist and in a timely manner to assist with expediting workflowc) Assist technologist when needed with paperwork. d) Run a pending work report daily to ensure all exams have been properly charged to ensure proper billing and timely completion of report to referring physician.e) Use PHS scheduling to access future schedules and identify needed research on unclear cases.f) Revise and track necessary orders. Retrieve radiology and Lab results from RIS as necessary.g) Ensures the un-matched order tab is properly completed daily.h) PACS and HIS errors are closely tracked and reported on PI reports following the QA policy. The individual error rate should be less than 2%.i) Assists with training new employees and students on RIS and PACS.
5. Infection Controla) All equipment must be properly disinfected per protocol after each patient; b) Replacing linen after each patient. c) All linen bags in every room and waiting room must be discarded every morning at 7am d) Stock scrubs for the Radiologist and Technologist
6. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION AND CREDENTIAL:

• Education High School Diploma or GED
• Credential Basic Life Support

EXPERIENCE:

Preferred: Previous healthcare related experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND CREDENTIAL:

• Education Certificate Program
  Health Care
• Credential

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