Radiology Technologist Assistant

Halifax Health•Daytona Beach, FL

About The Position

The position is a non-professional health care employee, functioning under the direct supervision of a Registered Radiology Technologist. This position serves as a Radiology Department liaison to assure prompt professional service. Position will be required to perform general patient care duties, prep imaging rooms prior to exam, keep supplies adequately stocked, transport, and business services. Handles patient communication in a professional manner and appropriate to patient age, condition and cultural needs. Provide patient care and follow up appropriate to more than one area as assigned. Oversee patient scheduling. Demonstrate all necessary skills and knowledge of computers and/or equipment technology in the Department of Radiology including but not limited to PACS and HIS (Meditech). Knowledge of State and JCAHO regulations are a must and you are expected to be familiar with the current Patient Safety Goals and the hospitals current core measures.

Requirements

Formal Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
Certification/Licensure: BLS/CPR for health care provider in adult, child, and pediatrics. Must hold CMA, RMA, or EMT Certification.
Related Experience: Medical terminology college level course, basic anatomy and physiology college level course, computer literacy, general knowledge of various Radiology procedures and preps, aseptic/isolation techniques, and other health care related courses.
Professional communication skills are required.
Ability to follow oral/written instructions, trouble shoot and think logically in stressful or problem solving situations.
Must be able to handle fast paced environment while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.
Thorough knowledge of various Radiology procedural set ups.
Ability to function as a team member with flexibility while handling numerous tasks simultaneously.
Ability to lift and transport patients as required.
Answers patient’s questions and assists with patient scheduling as required.
Knowledge of State and JCAHO regulations are a must and you are expected to be familiar with the current Patient Safety Goals and the hospitals current core measures.

Nice To Haves

Previous health care experience preferred.
Assures efficient throughput and productivity in assisting nuclear medicine technologist while assuring quality patient care.

Responsibilities

Perform general patient care duties
Prep imaging rooms prior to exam
Keep supplies adequately stocked
Transport patients
Perform business services
Handle patient communication in a professional manner
Provide patient care and follow up appropriate to more than one area as assigned
Oversee patient scheduling
Demonstrate skills and knowledge of computers and/or equipment technology in the Department of Radiology including but not limited to PACS and HIS (Meditech)
Transport patients for all sections of radiology as needed
Assist Registered Radiology Technologist in general patient care and observation
Answer phones, deliver messages and assure patient confidentiality while communicating in a professional manner
Greet patients, enter orders and dispatches request in a timely manner
Prepare imaging rooms prior to procedures under the supervision of a Radiologic technologist
Maintain adequate stock of supplies and equipment in assigned room or area
Ensure that the Technologist have filled in and initialed all appropriate information on patient documentation prior to scanning
Perform required PACS and office/clerical duties and procedure documentation
Attend departmental meetings as required and participates in developmental/continuing education meetings to maintain and improve skills
Continually update education as required by HMC/JCAHO/OSHA etc. standards
Maintain specialty certification such BLS, Emergency Preparedness, etc.
Maintain knowledge of radiation safety hazards and HAZMAT training