Radiology Assistant
About The Position
The Student Radiology Assistant performs a wide variety of routine duties including clerical, technical and patient related functions. This position is responsible for assisting members of the patient care team, and providing a wide range of health care services such as: patient check in, exam review, preparation for visit, patient education, assistance with exams and procedures, and patient transporting. This Radiology Assistant shall use a wide variety of equipment, computers and software. The Radiology Assistant shall work in a variety of imaging areas and assist with various tasks per operational needs.
Requirements
- Graduate or a current student in an accredited Sonography or Radiology program
- The candidate shall provide a letter signed by their program director indicating the anticipated date of graduation or successful completion of the program.
- LMHS, in its discretion, may request from you or others information concerning matters that may be relevant to your eligibility for certification and certification status.
- LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.
Responsibilities
- Assist with imaging and invasive procedures, performs clerical duties including recordkeeping, and maintains high quality services.
- Communicates effectively with patients/families and all care providers. Exhibits a caring attitude.
- Interacts with staff and co-workers in a manner that promotes positive working relationships.
- Checks the order for complete information and appropriateness criteria.
- Adheres to established section and organizational protocols, Quality Control, Quality Assurance Guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Sets up the imaging room to coincide with the examination being performed to include the use of proper isolation precautions, as needed.
- Provide quality customer service, explains all studies to a patient in a clear manner, and provide information and resources to patient and family.
- Safely transfers patient to and from carts, beds, wheelchairs utilizing lifting devices if necessary.
- Positions patient ensuring patient comfort and modesty.
- Engages in professional and ethical conduct.
- Adheres to proper cleaning and infection control guidelines.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
