Radiology Tech Assistant
About The Position
The Radiology Tech Assistant transports patients to and from Imaging Services in a friendly, safe, and timely manner, providing support to patients and technologists. The role combines direct patient care with administrative support. Duties include assisting technologists with room set-up, greeting patients, scheduling exams, answering telephones, transferring patients on and off exam tables, compiling patient histories, retrieving previous exams, and completing paperwork. The assistant provides courteous, professional service and communicates patient handoffs and relevant information to technologists. They gather pertinent patient history, identify exam inconsistencies or contraindications, and notify the technologist. The role also includes explaining tests and procedures to patients, addressing concerns, and assisting with exam positioning. The assistant minimizes radiation exposure using ALARA practices and appropriate PPE, operates equipment according to manufacturer instructions, and cleans equipment and maintains 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.
- Basic Life Support 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.
Nice To Haves
- Previous direct patient care experience.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
- Medical Assistant (MA).
- IV certification.
Responsibilities
- Transport patients to and from Imaging Services safely and promptly.
- Assist technologists with room set-up.
- Greet patients, schedule exams, and answer telephones.
- Transfer patients on and off exam tables and assist with positioning for exams.
- Compile patient histories and retrieve previous exams.
- Complete necessary paperwork.
- Communicate patient handoffs and convey relevant information to technologists.
- Gather pertinent patient history, recognize exam inconsistencies or contraindications, and notify the technologist.
- Minimize radiation exposure using ALARA practices and appropriate PPE.
- Operate equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
- Clean equipment and maintain the environment for infection control.
- Explain tests and procedures to patients and address their concerns.
- 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
