Radiology Assistant, Full-time, Day shift

Adventist Health

19h

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 and performs related departmental support duties.

Requirements

High school education, GED, or equivalent is required.
All required vaccinations are a condition of employment, with applicable annual vaccinations thereafter; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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.
Help patients transfer between wheelchairs, exam tables, stretchers, and toilets as needed; position patients on and off exam tables and escort them to restrooms.
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 patient flow in the imaging department.
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 records 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 in accordance with infection-control guidelines.
Keep stretchers and wheelchairs clean and stock blanket warmers and linens.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.