Radiology Tech Assistant

WVU Medicine

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides support for the delivery of a full range of medical imaging procedures. Assists with and performs technical and patient-care duties that enhance the effective and efficient delivery of radiology services under the direct and indirect supervision of a registered professional technologist. The role supports patient experience and routine radiology operations, including preparing patients for basic examinations, helping with patient transport and handling, communicating with clinical staff, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. Additional duties may be assigned; the listed responsibilities are not all-inclusive.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Complete department-established competency in the use of safe patient handling equipment.
Ability to interact positively with patients, families, and members of the health care team.
Ability to prioritize and handle a variety of situations simultaneously.
Demonstrated competency in the use of safe patient handling equipment.
Ability to multitask in a busy setting.
Knowledge of radiology information systems.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; perform lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking; handle materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; and push or pull carts weighing up to 200 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours a day.
Work involves exposure to minimal radiation within national occupational guidelines, monitored through radiation safety and dosimeter use, as well as exposure to airborne particles and body fluids.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Greet patients upon arrival to the Radiology department and facilitate their department experience.
Answer phone calls promptly and courteously, identifying self and unit.
Verify written orders for completeness and notify ordering physicians of inaccuracies.
Support Radiologic Technologists in planning and performing routine imaging procedures according to department standards.
Prepare patients for basic examinations and diagnostic procedures according to department procedures.
Inform appropriate personnel when patients arrive for appointments.
Assess patient comfort needs and provide support.
Provide direct patient care as needed to facilitate routine imaging services.
Safely assist with patient transport and handling according to WVUH’s patient handling policy.
Escort patients to and from procedure rooms and assist with arrival and departure from the department.
Maintain a clean and safe environment according to department procedures to help prevent or control infection and protect patients, visitors, and employees.
Promote teamwork by positively interacting with technical, support, nursing, resident, and medical staff.
Immediately report patient concerns or changes in condition to a registered technologist, nurse, or physician.
Assist with routine unit operations as directed or needed to support smooth communication and unit functioning.
Coordinate outpatient and inpatient workflow by maintaining communication with patient floors, the ED, and the OR.
Assist patients with gowning and basic physical care to promote comfort.
Engage in problem solving, crisis management, and systems implementation throughout the hospital to support efficient, high-quality, cost-effective patient care.
Facilitate transportation of inpatients and ED patients to and from the imaging department.
Transport patients back to the ED following imaging procedures.
At facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, complete annual required education related to specialty accreditation, which may include CBLs, training, in-services, and competency validation.