Rad Tech Assistant, Full-time

Harrison County Hospital•Corydon, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Harrison County Hospital is seeking a full-time Radiologic Technologist Assistant to support the diagnostic imaging department. The assistant transports patients from other areas of the hospital to diagnostic imaging while promoting their comfort, safety, and well-being. The assistant also helps Radiologic Technologists transfer patients to imaging tables, assists patients with bathroom needs, and performs other duties as needed. Under the direction of the Diagnostic Imaging Coordinator, the assistant maintains, retrieves, and returns mammography file folders; digitizes outside films into PACS; and burns CDs with patient images and information using PACS/RIS. The position requires working knowledge of patient-care equipment and transportation devices. The assistant provides quality care to patients of all age groups in accordance with Harrison County Hospital’s philosophy, mission, objectives, and policies, takes reasonable precautions because errors may have serious consequences, and supports the hospital’s customer service program. Training in other areas and additional duties may be assigned to support departmental functions. The assistant must be willing to work any part of a 24-hour shift.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Previous medical experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Transport patients from other areas of the hospital to diagnostic imaging in a manner that supports their comfort, safety, and well-being.
Assist Radiologic Technologists with transferring patients to imaging tables and helping patients with bathroom needs.
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 people of all age groups in accordance with hospital policies and objectives.
Take reasonable precautions when caring for patients.
Support and participate in the hospital customer service program.
Participate in training in other areas and perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental functions.
Work any part of a 24-hour shift as needed to support departmental functions.
Communicate effectively with the department manager, radiologist, physicians, their staffs, patients, and families.