Radiology Assistant

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Lexington, NC

18h

About The Position

The Radiology Assistant supports imaging services by preparing and instructing patients, transporting and escorting patients and visitors, maintaining exam rooms and equipment, and assisting with patient information, scheduling, records, and radiology images. The role may also assist with MRI implant screening, IV insertion, venipuncture, and routine equipment maintenance based on department needs. The assistant communicates patient observations and concerns to the health care team and provides age-appropriate care consistent with departmental policies and procedures. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position working 36 hours per week on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The listed pay range is $18.85–$28.30. No prior experience is required. A high school diploma or equivalent and, unless waived by the department leader, Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association are required.

Requirements

High school graduate, GED, or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association, required upon hire unless the department leader determines it is not required.
No experience required.
Competence in IV insertion and venipuncture, based on department need.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with varied patients, staff, and physicians.
Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
Intermediate computer skills, including experience with computer applications or systems and electronic mail.
Ability to follow directions and work independently as well as with technologists, physicians, and patients.
Knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care, including understanding growth and development across the lifespan and assessing and interpreting information related to patients’ age-specific needs.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with exam preparation and provide basic instructions regarding routine procedures.
Transport patients between exam rooms and departments, and escort patients, families, and visitors when needed.
Use radiology computer systems to generate requisitions, check schedules, and obtain relevant patient information.
Organize and prepare exam rooms and work areas by cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment as needed.
Greet patients and visitors and respond to routine requests for information, reports, or film loans.
Answer and screen telephone calls, schedule patient appointments, and take messages when needed.
Act as a liaison between ordering physicians, radiologists, and technologists.
Provide radiology reports and radiographic images to staff, physicians, patients, or family members upon request.
File, retrieve, and release health information records and films; compile film jackets or discs and complete required documentation.
Document requested information and promptly communicate patient observations, concerns, and needs to physicians and other health care team members.
Perform routine maintenance and quality monitoring of imaging equipment, and clean, sterilize, and care for instruments and equipment as needed.
Assist with screening and documentation of MRI implants as needed.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs, consistent with department policies and procedures.