Rad Tech Assistant

Carilion Clinic • Roanoke, VA

21h • Onsite

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. The Radiology Technologist Assistant Greets visitors/patients and facilitates meeting their needs and facility needs. This role is crucial in transforming healthcare by supporting diagnostic testing processes and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• No prior experience required.
• AHA BLS-HCP required.
• Good interpersonal, communication and employee development skills.

Responsibilities

• Transports and/or escorts patients to and from diagnostic testing areas.
• Assists technologists with patient positioning.
• Assists technologists with prepping patients.
• 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.
• Assists 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees