RADIOLOGY ASSISTANT

The University of Kansas Hospital•Kansas City, KS

25d

About The Position

Shift: Monday - Friday - 7:00am - 5:30pm - 4/10's The Radiology Assistant assists technologists in the care of patients for imaging both prior to and after testing. The Radiology Assistant also helps with transferring/transporting and observing patients. Collects and presents information from PACS and/or O2 regarding patient, exam and works to ensure patients are imaged in a timely manner.

Requirements

High School Graduate
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Ability to use computer systems, retrieving data when necessary

Nice To Haves

Less than 1 year 3-6 months experience with caring for acute, ED, or long-term care patients
Experience as an MA, EMT, LPN

Responsibilities

Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
Provides constant patient observation while in immediate care area. Reports to technologist/nurse and or physician if there is a change in patient's mental status, pain, or condition.
Coordinates information between nursing unit and the technology staff. Confirms and screens patient for appointments.
Accesses patient information in the EMR prior to patient's exam and presents to technologist staff for review.
Enters information into O2 to assist radiology technologists.
Maintains a patient-centered focus and strives to support the mission, goals and values of the hospital, department and division.
Prepares imaging rooms before and after patient exam to assist with efficient and timely room turnover.
Transport patients to and from radiology department.
Attends to patient's comfort during transport and in the radiology department. Reports condition changes during transport to technologist/nurse or physician.
Performs daily work assignments in an efficient, organized manner and with accuracy, such as assisting with inpatient/outpatient schedule coordination of patients.
Provides education to patients, patient families, and nursing units regarding radiology procedures.
Retrieves and/or creates patients' electronic folders and accesses reports and other patient or exam data via O2, PACs and the Cloud.
Maintains supply par levels and orders supplies.
Promptly reports equipment malfunctions.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.