CT Radiology Tech Assistant Midtown

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technician Assistant supports technologists by providing upfront patient assistance and prep to improve patient flow and organization, resulting in more timely care for patients. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Requirements

Relevant Work Experience
1 year
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Certifications

Responsibilities

Accepts and performs patient care duties as assigned by Allied Health Professional
Answers phone calls from patients and helps direct patient flow
Keeps patients informed of wait times and/or next steps in their medical processes
Receives phone calls from the floor/ED and provides timely communication regarding scheduling
Serves as second MRI personnel necessary for MRI safe coverage within Zone 3 and 4 per ACR and JCAHO requirements; serves as tech extender for CT.
Patient retrieval and procedures patient transport assistance as needed
Initial screening: MRI screening for metal/allergies and CT screening for allergies; escalate to the Technologist for review (level 2 MRI or CT technologists perform final screening)
Provides patient assistance (i.e. restroom) and preps patient to go into imaging
Supports patient flow and unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment and modality environmental standards (stock room, prep for next patient)
Participates in modality staff meetings, in-service, etc. as required