Rad Tech Assistant

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

2d•$16 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Rad Tech Assistant supports Imaging Services by transporting and escorting patients to and from diagnostic testing areas and assisting technologists with patient preparation, positioning, room setup, and documentation in the EMR. The role facilitates patient flow, helps patients complete history sheets, and applies knowledge of growth and development to care for patients of all ages. The assistant manages electronic images, including looking up, reviewing, printing, and loading images and prior films, and helps physicians access images and report information. Under the supervision of a Registered Radiologic Technologist or Provider, the assistant prepares patients by obtaining appropriate IV access for saline and/or contrast administration. The position also includes greeting customers, supporting patient access and registration, responding to calls, communicating reports and urgent orders, maintaining office files and supplies, assisting with new employee orientation, and keeping equipment and work areas clean and orderly. The assistant follows infection-control, sterilization, disinfection, radiation-safety, and OSHA practices; troubleshoots equipment concerns; and performs specified quality-control checks. This is a full-time position with weekend-only hours consisting of three 12-hour shifts. The shift is listed as evening/night.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
AHA BLS-HCP required.
Good interpersonal, communication, and employee development skills.

Responsibilities

Transport and escort patients of all ages to and from Imaging Services using appropriate transportation methods.
Assist patients with safe transfers between wheelchairs or stretchers and imaging equipment while maintaining their dignity and comfort.
Assist technologists with room preparation, stocking supplies, patient positioning and preparation, and EMR documentation.
Facilitate patient flow and help patients complete history sheets.
Manage electronic images by looking up, reviewing, printing, and loading images and prior films for storage and retrieval.
Assist physicians with accessing electronic images online or on CD and retrieving report information from the dictation system.
Under the supervision of a Registered Radiologic Technologist or Provider, obtain appropriate IV access for saline and/or contrast administration.
Greet customers and assist with patient access registration and transportation; address customer and facility needs professionally, including conflict resolution when needed.
Maintain knowledge of clinical information systems for data entry and retrieval, and maintain office files and supply inventory.
Use communication tools effectively; call reports to physician offices; notify technologists, radiologists, or physicians of stat orders and changes; screen and route calls and accurately take messages.
Assist with orientation of new employees.
Maintain the cleanliness and neatness of equipment, patient areas, and work areas; order and stock supplies and linens.
Apply infection-control, sterilization, and disinfection principles, and handle sterile supplies according to policy and procedure.
Troubleshoot equipment problems and notify the management team when service is needed.
Load film into laser cameras and perform daily quality control checks for refrigerators, warming cabinets, and eyewash stations.
Comply with infection-control, radiation-safety, and OSHA standards and operate assigned equipment safely.
Use appropriate body mechanics and devices, document transport activity, and recognize and report information relevant to patient status and needs.