Radiology Assistant

Job Title: Radiology Assistant

Division: Outpatient Services

Department: Radiology

Supervisor: Director of Ancillary Services

Status: Non-Exempt

Our Mission: To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve demonstrating compassionate, patient-centered care.

Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Ancillary Services, performs expert diagnostic radiological imaging/mammography procedures to assure a high level of quality care and service to patients, physicians, and customers in and outside of the Radiology Department, in accordance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of Cozad Community Health System.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides competent, safe, and effective patient care.
• Reviews requests for radiologic studies, ensuring the correct exam is performed. Reviews available clinical data from chart to alert nurse/provider of any possible contraindications for procedures.
• Assesses patient condition to determine proper handling, special requirements and patient’s ability to comply with the physical requirements of the examination to minimize patient or exam problems.
• Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the Radiology Department, operating rooms and at patient’s bedside, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality imagines using the (ALARA) As Low As Reasonably Achievable standards.
• Utilizes multiple modalities in Department (X-Ray, CT, Mammogram, Ultrasound, etc.), as allowed by state law.
• Attends all required safety training programs.
• Records documentation accurately and timely, including charges.
• Follows the hospital exposure control, bloodborne, and airborne pathogen plans.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional and responsible environment.
• Addresses and helps to resolve customer complaints.
• Assists Director with day-to-day operations; organizing and performing quality assurance tasks; maintaining survey readiness; developing and maintaining department policies and procedures; EHR/IT troubleshooting; updating software systems; and developing and evaluating ongoing service programs.
• Follows all HIPAA guidelines and promotes and ensures patient safety.
• Fulfills mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive and professional environment.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Serves as a point of contact for schedulers and clinicians. Ensures positive patient experience. Responsibilities include training employees and focusing on improving patient health outcomes. Partnering with Director of Ancillary Services to interview, hire, plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the hospital radiology environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cozad Community Health System is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified employees from the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Cozad Community Health System, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination and retaliation because of veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, national origin or ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Graduate of an AMA approved Radiologic Technology program. Proficient with the principles and practices of Radiation Technology as outlined by the State of Nebraska Health and Human Services. Understanding of X-Ray patient care procedures and medical terminology required. At least 5 years of Radiology experience required. Supervisory experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification

Current ARRT Registration

Current Nebraska Licensure in a Radiology related field

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as physician orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of patients or employees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach and bend; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 35 pounds; must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; must occasionally push, pull and assist with lifting up to 300 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.