Radiology Support Technician

Ellis Medicine • Schenectady, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Primary function is to provide efficient inpatient, outpatient, and ED patient throughput in all areas of the Radiology department to include but not limited to Ultrasound, CT, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and MRI. This individual will ensure a safe patient environment with visual patient observation, coordinating arrivals and returns according to patient needs and medical condition. This individual will be responsible for all requests, both to and from the Radiology Department. The Supervisors of each modality will provide ancillary support and direction for the daily workflow and communicating any specific requests or concerns. An integral component consists of strong, interpersonal skills with an emphasis on collaboration with support services, physicians, technologists, patients, and families. Technical tasks involve utilizing computer skills and a multi-line phone efficiently on an ongoing basis. Candidates will also participate in the registration and check-in process of outpatient exams as well as obtaining proper prescriptions and approvals for such exams. Candidates will possess strong HIPAA knowledge and practice skills. Secondarily provides patient care needs when based on direct observation.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Candidates will possess strong HIPAA knowledge and practice skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with other members of staff and patients
• Knowledge and understanding of hospital functions.
• Should be able to push/pull, lift/move 35 lb., be able to perform moderately difficult manual manipulations such as using a keyboard, writing, and filing for extended periods of time, must be able to perform tasks which require hand-eye coordination such as data entry, typing and using photo copiers.
• Mobility requirements may include the ability to be stationary at a workstation for a prolonged period time in addition to being able to squat or be mobile for a reasonable length of time and distance.
• Communication requirements include the ability to comprehend the spoken English language in addition to being able to communicate and read the English language.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Degree preferred.
• Previous background in healthcare with hands on patient contact and patient care experience is highly desirable.
• Previous experience or knowledge of a Radiology Department is a plus.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observes patients and reports to Radiologic Technologists any observations related to patient.
• Assist Technologists in patient transfers and patient positioning.
• Provides directions on having patients change for required exams.
• Stock linen in all departments, remove soiled linen.
• Stock supplies in exam rooms
• Transport ED patients and inpatients to and from radiology modalities when needed.
• Check-in and registration of patients as needed on a rotational basis.
• Excellent person-to-person skills including verbal and non-verbal interactions.
• Adaptability with day-to-day changes to meet departmental needs.
• Ability to multi-task
• Optimization of outpatient schedules with the assistance of Supervisors and Technologists
• Cross training for interdepartmental efficiencies required.

Benefits

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest, or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, or domestic violence victim status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED