Radiology Operations Assistant

UVA Community Health•Culpeper, VA

4d•$17 - $27

About The Position

The Radiology Operations Assistant provides clerical, technical, and clinical operations support to meet customer needs and support departmental operations. The role helps ensure patient safety and comfort, supports the radiology team’s workflow, and assists with routine equipment and imaging procedures. The position may include additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Proficiency in verbal and written communication.
Ability to work in a stressful environment.
Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians, patients, staff, and other employees.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

Ensure patient safety and comfort in the radiology department.
Explain procedures and post-procedure orders to patients to gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
Prioritize workflow according to patient condition and help ensure timely patient arrivals and departures.
Create an atmosphere that encourages patient cooperation and confidence.
Use patient satisfaction and practice performance data to identify improvement opportunities and participate in planning and improvement efforts.
Follow OSHA regulations and use universal precautions when required.
Clean examination surfaces between patients and immediately clean spills using universal precautions.
Provide clean linen, including sheets, gowns, pillowcases, and towels.
Store accessory equipment properly when it is not in use.
Work with the team to achieve patient and team goals, communicate professionally with coworkers, and participate in regular staff meetings.
Follow routine standards and safely manipulate equipment within its limitations to obtain images.
Maintain sterile equipment and fields.
Adjust cameras to obtain appropriate image density and contrast.
Perform necessary equipment warm-up and quality-control procedures.
Use protocols to obtain images of internal structures.
Evaluate image quality and determine whether repeat imaging is necessary.
Perform additional duties as assigned.