Radiology Tech Associate - MRI Student Tech

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Cleveland, NC

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About The Position

The Radiology Tech Associate performs a variety of patient care duties and other professional activities to facilitate patient care and treatment. The position works under the supervision of a radiology technologist and assists with monitoring patient flow in the department. The role supports diagnostic imaging activities across assigned modalities and may also handle related administrative, quality assurance, safety, regulatory, and compliance tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Preliminary coursework toward a certificate or degree in a medical imaging field.
• Clinical experience based on the educational program affiliated with the pursuit of a career in medical imaging.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to follow radiation safety guidelines to prevent ionizing radiation exposure, MRI safety requirements, and infection-control practices as dictated by the procedural area.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical effort, including lifting and moving patients, equipment, and supplies.

Nice To Haves

• Senior student enrolled in a radiography program preferred.
• Medical clerical skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic diagnostic X-rays under the supervision of a radiology technologist.
• Identify patients and assist them with questions about procedures.
• Prepare patients for exams and ensure patient safety when the radiology technologist is absent.
• Obtain medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast media as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized or certified technologist, or registered nurse.
• Assist physicians and technologists with diagnostic exams in the assigned modality and areas aligned with career pursuits, including Radiography/Fluoroscopy, CT, IR, Mammography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET, and Ultrasound; this may include procedures requiring contrast media.
• Retrieve patient orders and requisitions and support workflow tasks in the RIS, EMR, or other standard applications.
• Assist patients with restroom needs, bedpans, urinals, and other ancillary clinical support needs.
• Assist with administrative duties and quality assurance, safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
• Assist in monitoring the flow of patient activities in the department.

Benefits

• This position is sign-on bonus eligible, based on eligibility.
• Advocate Health describes a comprehensive Total Rewards offering that may include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits; flexible spending accounts; adoption assistance; paid parental leave; employer-matched retirement plans; and educational assistance. Program eligibility may depend on FTE or employment status.

What This Job Offers

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