Technologist Aide | Full Time | Desert Radiology | Cathedral Rock

Radiology Partners•Las Vegas, NV

16d•$16 - $17

About The Position

Provides healthcare support services that include, escorting patients, assisting Technologists and other duties that relate to patient care, treatment and radiologic procedures. The tech aide provides clerical and limited clinical support related to imaging procedures as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Identifies each patient and reviews each patient’s requisition for consistencies to concur with the examination ordered.
Escorts patients to dressing rooms and assists with their needs in preparation for procedures.
Interviews and records patient’s history.
Assesses the patient’s condition; assures patient safety through proper restraining and support devices.
Assist with setting up the room for each patient which includes setting up the table and loading the injector.
Prepares the exam table for the exam to be performed (including coil selection); ensures the appropriate exam supplies are available (e.g., contrast agents, medications, etc.); assists the technologist with patient positioning.
Performs a variety of office and clerical duties as required.
Under technologist/radiologist supervision, assists with IV placement, administration of contrast agents, and may assist the RN and/or radiologist with the administration of sedation and or other medications as needed.