Rad Tech Assistant, Full-time

Harrison County Hospital • Corydon, IN

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About The Position

Harrison County Hospital is seeking a full-time Radiologic Technologist Assistant. The assistant transports patients from other areas of the hospital to the diagnostic imaging department while supporting their comfort, safety, and well-being. The role assists Radiologic Technologists with transferring patients to imaging tables, helping patients use the bathroom, and other duties. Under the direction of the Diagnostic Imaging Coordinator, the assistant maintains, retrieves, and returns mammography file folders; digitizes outside films into PACS; and performs other duties as directed. The assistant uses knowledge of patient-care equipment and transportation devices, and knowledge of PACS/RIS to burn CDs with patient images and information. The position provides quality patient care to all age groups in accordance with Harrison County Hospital's philosophy, mission, objectives, and policies. Training in other areas and additional assignments may be required to support departmental functions. The assistant takes reasonable precautions when caring for patients, recognizing that mistakes may have serious consequences, supports the hospital's customer service program, and is willing to work any part of a 24-hour shift.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the department manager, radiologist, physicians and their staffs, patients, and patients' families.
• Working knowledge of patient-care equipment and transportation devices.
• Willingness to work any part of a 24-hour shift.

Nice To Haves

• Previous medical experience is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients from other hospital areas to the diagnostic imaging department, supporting their comfort, safety, and well-being.
• Assist Radiologic Technologists with transferring patients to imaging tables and helping patients use the bathroom.
• Maintain, retrieve, and return mammography file folders.
• Digitize films from outside the hospital into PACS.
• Use PACS/RIS to burn CDs containing patient images and information.
• Provide quality patient care to patients of all age groups in accordance with hospital policies and objectives.
• Take reasonable precautions when caring for patients.
• Support Harrison County Hospital's customer service program.
• Undertake training in other areas and perform other duties as needed to support departmental functions.
• Be willing to work any part of a 24-hour shift.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee Health and Wellness Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-qualifying employer
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hospital and physician practice discounts
• Paid days off
• Extended illness days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee service awards
• Café discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED