Radiology Assistant, Full-time, Day shift
About The Position
The Radiology Assistant supports technologists with ongoing patient care, including assisting, transporting, moving, and supervising patients in the radiology department. The role also helps manage patient flow in the imaging department. The assistant provides patient support as directed by technologists or radiologists, assists with imaging procedures, handles related paperwork and film preparation, and helps maintain clean, stocked equipment and exam areas. The position requires adherence to patient confidentiality and infection-control guidelines. Adventist Health requires associates to receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Requirements
- High school education, GED, or equivalent is required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's or technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Experience in a hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Safely transport and assist patients between departments and waiting areas.
- Assist patients between wheelchairs, exam tables, stretchers, and toilets, and escort patients to restrooms as needed.
- Provide direct patient care as directed by technologists or radiologists in conjunction with imaging procedures.
- Review physician orders, research lab values, and provide patient education as directed by technologists.
- Help manage imaging department patient flow and learn department computer systems and programs under technologist supervision.
- Become familiar with the hospital's lift equipment.
- Process paperwork and print and log camera quality control for nuclear medicine.
- Develop and assemble films in preparation for reading.
- Assist imaging clerical staff as needed.
- Follow HIPAA and other patient confidentiality guidelines and regulations.
- Clean and disinfect equipment and exam rooms according to infection-control guidelines.
- Keep stretchers and wheelchairs clean and blanket warmers and linens stocked.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
