Radiology Tech Assistant
About The Position
The Radiology Tech Assistant transports patients to and from Imaging Services in a friendly, safe, and timely manner and provides support to patients and technologists. The role combines direct patient care with administrative support. The assistant helps prepare rooms, welcomes patients, schedules exams, answers telephones, transfers patients on and off exam tables, gathers patient histories, retrieves previous exams, and completes paperwork. The position requires a courteous, caring, professional attitude and strong customer service and phone skills. The assistant communicates patient handoffs and relevant information to technologists, identifies exam inconsistencies or contraindications and reports them, and explains tests and procedures to patients, addresses concerns, and helps position patients for exams. The role also includes minimizing radiation exposure in accordance with ALARA, using appropriate PPE, operating equipment according to manufacturer instructions, cleaning equipment, and maintaining the environment for infection control. Current CPR certification and completion of mandatory hospital patient safety and compliance training are required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
- Excellent customer service skills, proper phone etiquette, and a courteous, caring, professional attitude.
- Ability to provide direct patient care safely and efficiently, along with administrative support.
Nice To Haves
- Previous direct patient care experience.
- Emergency Medical Technician qualification.
Responsibilities
- Transport patients to and from Imaging Services safely, courteously, and promptly.
- Assist technologists with room setup and provide support to patients and technologists.
- Greet patients, schedule exams, answer telephones, and complete necessary paperwork.
- Transfer patients on and off exam tables and assist with positioning for exams.
- Gather pertinent patient histories, retrieve previous exams, and communicate relevant information and handoffs to technologists.
- Recognize exam inconsistencies or contraindications and notify the technologist.
- Explain tests and procedures to patients and address their concerns.
- Minimize radiation exposure using ALARA practices, use appropriate PPE, and operate equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
- Clean equipment and maintain the environment for infection control.
- Maintain current CPR certification and complete mandatory hospital patient safety and compliance training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
