Radiology Technologist Assistant

Full-Time, 36 Hours/Week

Day 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.
  
  

Other Information

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: 0.900000

Status: Onsite