What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Tech-Assistant Nuclear Medicine position at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System?
Job Requirements
Position Summary
The Radiology Tech Assistant performs a variety of clerical and patient centered tasks to assist in the imaging department.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Preferred Education
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
- Entry level patient care, Customer Service
- BLS Certification
Preferred Education
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- N/A
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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