Asst-Radiology Tech

The MRI department at SMC has a great team environment with a wealth of expertise and knowledge.

Our department has the latest and well-maintained equipment in our area.

Position Summary

The Radiology Tech Assistant performs a variety of clerical and patient centered tasks to assist in the imaging department.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Graduate or equivalent

Experience

• Entry level patient care, Customer Service

License/Registration/Certifications

• BLS Certification

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

• N/A

Preferred Experience

• N/A

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

• N/A

Core Job Responsibilities

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  Perform a variety of patient oriented tasks to assist in the imaging department

• Assist in transport of patients to and from the imaging department

• Assist with clerical duties in the imaging department to include answering the phone, patient pre/post phone calls, obtaining CD’s for medical records and/or patients, coordination of imaging procedures with other departments, requesting medical records from other institutions, etc.

• Positively responds and implements change when needed and has good decision making skills.

• Assists technologists with quality control and maintenance of all equipment in the area

• Properly utilize accessory equipment such as patient moving devices, stretchers, warmers, scanners, printers, and PACS workstations

• Assist technologist with preparation of patients for procedures

• Assist patients in/out and on/off of the imaging equipment using correct moving devices and equipment

• Report changes in patient condition to medical staff.

• Assists in training of new staff

• Follows, maintains and helps implement hospital and departmental policies and procedures

• Consistently communicates with patients, guests, staff and physicians in a positive manner

• Knowledgeable of compliance and regulatory requirements and adheres to Federal, State, accrediting bodies, and standard practice of care for patients, staff, guests and facilities

• Adheres to departmental procedures and protocols

• Rotating schedules for after hours and holidays where applicable

• Assist with correct charging of procedures and supplies daily

• Helps to maintain departmental inventory of supplies

• Helps to maintain departmental cleanliness

• Works as a team member with peers and other departments. Responds calmly and efficiently to situations.

• Regularly attend departmental meeting, in-services and actively participate in continuing education activities

• Other duties as requested by supervisor or manager