Radiology Technologist Assistant
About The Position
As a Technical Assistant at Mon Health, you will assist the Technologist in providing quality patient care for diagnostic and/or treatment purposes involving anatomic and physiologic disorders. The role emphasizes using radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable for patients and staff, and delivering an extraordinary patient experience through compassionate care and clinical excellence, one patient at a time. The assistant supports procedures within the scope of the role, helps maintain patient comfort and safety, handles and stocks supplies and equipment, and coordinates patient flow between the department and patient floors. The position also involves transporting and escorting patients, obtaining histories and screening information, and performing routine IV placement and i-stat functions after competency is achieved.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire or within the orientation period.
- Effective interpersonal communication skills to collaborate with physicians and coworkers and instruct patients and their families.
- Ability to frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with a maximum lift of 100 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Follow policies, procedures, and protocols while assisting with procedures within the role’s scope, supporting patient comfort and safety.
- Report issues promptly to the supervisor.
- Handle equipment according to policies, procedures, protocols, and manufacturer guidelines; communicate equipment issues and clean and stock rooms.
- Participate in staff meetings, self-education, in-services, and competencies; maintain required job knowledge and credentials, and keep informed of communications.
- Coordinate outpatient and inpatient department flow by communicating with the department and patient floors.
- Assess patient comfort needs and provide appropriate support.
- Escort patients to and from the procedure suite and assist with their arrival and departure from the department.
- Safely assist with patient transport and handling according to policy.
- Perform routine IV placement for imaging procedures after completing competency.
- Obtain patient history and screening information before procedures.
- Perform i-stat functions after completing competency.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
