RAD TECH ASSISTANT
About The Position
The Radiology Technologist Assistant transports and/or escorts patients to and from diagnostic testing areas. They assist technologists with patient positioning, prepping patients, and documenting information within the EMR. Greets visitors/patients and facilitates meeting their needs and facility needs. Transports patients via appropriate mode of transportation to and from Imaging Services. Assists patients to ensure safe transfer between wheelchairs/stretchers and imaging equipment. Facilitates patient flow. Helps patient complete history sheets. Assists with positioning and prepping of patients. Manages electronic images. Reviews and prints images. May enter data and retrieve office files. May prep the patient by gaining appropriate IV access for the administration of saline and/or contrast. Calls physician offices. Notifies technologist/radiologist/physician of stat orders and changes. Receives and screens in-coming calls via telephone and patient call system. Routes calls to appropriate individual and takes messages as needed. Assists physicians with retrieving report information from dictation system. Assists with new employee orientation. Maintains cleanliness and neatness of equipment, patient areas and work areas. Orders and stocks all necessary supplies and linens. Assist with office supply inventory. Troubleshoots equipment problems. Communicates to appropriate person when service needs to be contacted. Complies with infection control, radiation safety, OSHA standards, and practices safe operation of all assigned equipment.
Requirements
- Education: High School graduate or equivalent
- Experience: none
- Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required
- Other Minimum Qualifications: Good interpersonal, communication and employee development skills
- Required to complete an IV access course within 6 months of hire
Responsibilities
- Transports and/or escorts patients to and from diagnostic testing areas
- Assists technologists with patient positioning, prepping patients, and documenting information within the EMR
- Greets visitors/patients and facilitates meeting their needs and facility needs
- Transports patients via appropriate mode of transportation to and from Imaging Services
- Assists patients to ensure safe transfer between wheelchairs/stretchers and imaging equipment
- Facilitates patient flow
- Helps patient complete history sheets
- Assists with positioning and prepping of patients
- Manages electronic images
- Reviews and prints images
- May enter data and retrieve office files
- May prep the patient by gaining appropriate IV access for the administration of saline and/or contrast
- Calls physician offices
- Notifies technologist/radiologist/physician of stat orders and changes
- Receives and screens in-coming calls via telephone and patient call system
- Routes calls to appropriate individual and takes messages as needed
- Assists physicians with retrieving report information from dictation system
- Assists with new employee orientation
- Maintains cleanliness and neatness of equipment, patient areas and work areas
- Orders and stocks all necessary supplies and linens
- Assist with office supply inventory
- Troubleshoots equipment problems
- Communicates to appropriate person when service needs to be contacted
- Complies with infection control, radiation safety, OSHA standards, and practices safe operation of all assigned equipment
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
