Radiology Assistant MRMC - 40 hours, Nights
About The Position
As an integral member of the Radiology department that assists both internal and external customers including patients, technologists, radiologist, nurses and physicians. Performs a variety of duties both clerical and non-technical. This includes positioning, lifting, transferring patients and other related patient care responsibilities. UMass Memorial Health is more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. Everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. We are striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.
Requirements
- Knowledge of basic office and patient care procedures, as well as medical terminology and communication skills acquired through 3 months of related experience is required.
- Ability to utilize personal computers and data terminals to record, verify, and retrieve standard information is required.
- BLS certification is required. If not certified at time of hire, must be obtained within 30 days.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required in order to build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients.
- Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
Nice To Haves
- High school education with additional specialized courses including medical terminology, computer training and medical assisting are preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates patient flow prepares patients for exams and reports any necessary information given to them by the patient or care taker to the appropriate resources.
- Monitors and observes the inpatient holding area to ensure that patients’ needs are attended to and patient wait times are minimized.
- Utilizes computer-based systems to verify patient information.
- Prints out daily schedules and check status of patients’ exams/visits to maintain efficiency and ensure prompt care of patients within the department.
- Answers phone calls and assists in the scheduling of exams.
- Prepares rooms with proper equipment and supplies and when necessary assists the technologist with preparing a table for procedures, utilizing sterile technique.
- Assist in the disassembly and cleaning of patient equipment following a procedure.
- Assists technologist on portable x-ray rounds including C-Arms with positioning equipment and patients as directed.
- Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to patient’s needs and concerns.
- Assist patients to bathroom or on bed pans as required.
- May assist patient with getting comfortable.
Benefits
- signing bonus available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
