Radiology Technologist Assistant - Radiology - St. Vincent Medical Center - PRN

Mercy Health BSMH•Toledo, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist Assistant supports the needs of the Radiology team with the use of the Radiology Information System, basic computer skills, and excellent communication skills. This role involves organizing rooms, stocking and managing linen, transporting patients, operating equipment, and maintaining supplies. The assistant must adhere to the principles of ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) when operating radiographic equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (required)
1 clinical semester completed in an imaging program, currently enrolled (required)
BLS Basic Life Support (required)
Basic computer skills
Excellent communication skills

Nice To Haves

1 year of patient care experience
Experience with Radiology Information System
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Picture archiving communication system (PACS)
Monitor Patient Conditions
Inform medical professionals of patient conditions and care
attention to detail
acceptance of authority
Critical thinking
Communication
Teamwork
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire)

Responsibilities

Organizes rooms, stocks linen, changes and properly removes linen.
Uses two patient identifiers prior to transporting patients to and from Radiology that are not requiring patient monitor or highflow oxygen.
Properly operates stretchers, patient beds, and wheelchairs.
Reviews daily department schedules in order to work efficiently with the Radiologic team members.
Maintains office and medical supplies in all Imaging areas and informs team leader when supplies need to be ordered.
Responds to patients and visitors promptly and politely.
Operates radiographic equipment and accessories in accordance with the principles of ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable).