Radiology Tech Extender

University Hospitals • Berea, OH

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About The Position

The Radiology Tech Extender supports and assists the Radiologic Technologist in caring for patients and their family members during the imaging process. The role includes patient preparation and instruction, basic assessments, clerical and computer duties, patient lifting and transport, and following hospital and departmental policies, protocols, and standard operating procedures, including radiation and MRI safety requirements. The position also helps coordinate patient care with other members of the healthcare team, supports patient satisfaction goals, and maintains the privacy and security of protected health information.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Less than one year of customer service experience.
• Proficiency in basic patient-care skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact with a diverse, multigenerational population.
• Ability to organize and adjust to changing workflow and patient-care needs.
• Good communication skills.
• Proficiency with patient-care equipment specific to the assigned population, telephone, nurse call system, pager, and computers.
• Knowledge of the PAC system and electronic health records.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Radiologic Technologist with basic patient assessments, including verifying orders, completing patient questionnaires, and preparing and instructing patients.
• Communicate with other healthcare team members to help coordinate patient care.
• Facilitate patient care by lifting, transporting, chaperoning, and monitoring patients.
• Assist with radiology computer information and data entry, including the PAC system.
• Ensure procedural supplies are available by ordering and stocking patient-care supplies.
• Follow hospital initiatives to meet patient satisfaction goals.
• Follow MRI and radiation safety policies and procedures.
• Follow hospital and department core values, standard operating procedures, policies, and standards.
• Register and check in patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.
• Safely and securely maintain protected health information in accordance with annual training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED