Radiology Technologist Assistant

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

35d

About The Position

Your job is more than a job. The Radiology Technologist Assistant assists the department with various clerical requirements. Assists with preparing rooms for patients, cleaning rooms after patients, stocking supplies and linen, transporting patients, answering phones, communicating with technologists and being an integral part of a positive patient experience. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet Day to Day GENERAL DUTIES Transports patients throughout radiology, including possibly to and from emergency department or inpatient units. Facilitates getting patients ready for examinations. Assists patients off and on the examination tables. Sets up rooms for examinations or procedures. Maintains exam rooms and work areas in a neat and safe condition, to ensure the safety of the patients and employees. Recognizes emergent situations and responds appropriately. Calls codes as needed. Identifies orders in epic, coordinates with technologist and radiologists when protocols are needed for examination. Check current lab values on patients receiving contrast. Adheres to the hospital policy on body substance isolation, demonstrates safety for patients, staff and self as outlined in department and hospital protocols and regulatory guidelines, to ensure the safety of the patients and staff. Answers telephone, taking messages and returning calls when instructed. Must Haves EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 1 year experience in a medical field preferred. EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS Required: High School Diploma or equivalent Required: 2 years of experience in lieu of education. Preferred: Training and/or enrollment in a Radiologic Technology program preferred. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Certification Name: CPR certification to be maintained annually. Required Issuer: Licensure Speciality: Entity: SKILLS AND ABILITIES Candidates must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. They also must provide exceptional customer service and have the ability to follow instructions. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Does this position formally supervise employees? No FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS Very Heavy: Very heavy physical requirements - Very Heavy Work- Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work PHYSICAL DEMANDS Sitting - Occasional (0-35% of day) Standing - Frequent (36-66% of day) Walking - Frequent (36-66% of day) Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day) Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) Carrying objects - Occasional (0-35% of day) Push/pull - Frequent (36-66% of day) Twisting - Frequent (36-66% of day) Bending - Frequent (36-66% of day) Reaching forward - Frequent (36-66% of day) Reaching overhead - Frequent (36-66% of day) Squat/kneel/crawl - Frequent (36-66% of day) Wrist position deviation - Occasional (0-35% of day) Pinching/fine motor activities - Occasional (0-35% of day) Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent (36-66% of day) Talk or hear - Continuous (67-100% of day) WORK SHIFT: Variable Hours (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary About University Medical Center University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research. Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States. About LCMC Health One-of-a-kind care comes from one-of-a-kind people. At LCMC Health, our people are the magic ingredient that makes our care so extra-extraordinary. We are compassionate, driven, and dedicated to bringing a little something extra to healthcare and to the people of New Orleans and beyond. If you’re the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family. From medical roles to administrative positions, every person on our team plays a part in our mission: to provide health, care, and education beyond extraordinary. Let’s make every day extraordinary, together.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year experience in a medical field preferred.
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
Required: 2 years of experience in lieu of education.
Certification Name: CPR certification to be maintained annually.
Candidates must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
They also must provide exceptional customer service and have the ability to follow instructions.

Nice To Haves

Training and/or enrollment in a Radiologic Technology program preferred.

Responsibilities

Transports patients throughout radiology, including possibly to and from emergency department or inpatient units.
Facilitates getting patients ready for examinations.
Assists patients off and on the examination tables.
Sets up rooms for examinations or procedures.
Maintains exam rooms and work areas in a neat and safe condition, to ensure the safety of the patients and employees.
Recognizes emergent situations and responds appropriately.
Calls codes as needed.
Identifies orders in epic, coordinates with technologist and radiologists when protocols are needed for examination.
Check current lab values on patients receiving contrast.
Adheres to the hospital policy on body substance isolation, demonstrates safety for patients, staff and self as outlined in department and hospital protocols and regulatory guidelines, to ensure the safety of the patients and staff.
Answers telephone, taking messages and returning calls when instructed.