What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Assistant position at OMC Olathe Medical Center, Inc.?
Position Title Radiology Assistant Olathe Hospital Position Summary / Career Interest: The Radiology Assistant assists technologists in the care of patients for imaging both prior to and after testing. The Radiology Assistant also helps with transferring/transporting and observing patients. Collects and presents information from PACS and/or O2 regarding patient, exam and works to ensure patients are imaged in a timely manner. Note: Hours are 7:00am-7:30pm Sat & Sun Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. Provides constant patient observation while in immediate care area. Reports to technologist/nurse and or physician if there is a change in patient’s mental status, pain, or condition. Coordinates information between nursing unit and the technology staff. Confirms and screens patient for appointments. Accesses patient information in the EMR prior to patient’s exam and presents to technologist staff for review. Enters information into O2 to assist radiology technologists. Maintains a patient-centered focus and strives to support the mission, goals and values of the hospital, department and division. Prepares imaging rooms before and after patient exam to assist with efficient and timely room turnover. Transport patients to and from radiology department. Attends to patient’s comfort during transport and in the radiology department. Reports condition changes during transport to technologist/nurse or physician. Performs daily work assignments in an efficient, organized manner and with accuracy, such as assisting with inpatient/outpatient schedule coordination of patients. Provides education to patients, patient families, and nursing units regarding radiology procedures. Retrieves and/or creates patients’ electronic folders and accesses reports and other patient or exam data via O2, PACs and the Cloud. Maintains supply par levels and orders supplies. Promptly reports equipment malfunctions. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education and Experience High School Graduate Preferred Education and Experience Less than 1 year 3-6 months experience with caring for acute, ED, or long-term care patients Experience as an MA, EMT, LPN Required Licensure and Certification Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) Preferred Licensure and Certification Knowledge Requirements Ability to use computer systems, retrieving data when necessary Time Type: Part time Job Requisition ID: R-47517 We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests. Notice: If you are a Current Employee or Contract Worker, please log into Workday to search for and apply to jobs using the Career application or by searching "Find Jobs". Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. About The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.