Technologist Assistant Radiology-ARMC(Variable)FT
About The Position
The Radiology Technologist Assistant supports Diagnostic, Ultrasound, CT, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional Radiology, and Mammography technologists with direct and indirect patient care. The role performs duties to help patients move efficiently through the department and hospital, including patient preparation, order verification and clarification, scheduling, supply ordering and stocking, creating and updating jackets and films, obtaining films from other facilities, and entering data into hospital and/or PACS systems. The position has access to confidential information. When assigned to a specific modality, the assistant may perform modality-specific duties, which can include registration and scheduling and collaboration with radiologists, other modalities, and departments within and outside the health system.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
Nice To Haves
- One year in a radiologic technology program, preferred for Critical Access only.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for imaging procedures by assisting them with appropriate attire and obtaining and documenting accurate patient histories.
- Transport patients between waiting areas or nursing units and the radiology department, and assist with patient positioning for exams.
- Make reminder calls about scheduled exam times and locations, provide test or procedure instructions, and coordinate imaging schedules with other exams across the system when possible.
- Obtain orders from patients or ordering providers, or follow up with provider offices when a new order or clarification is needed.
- Verify that imaging orders specify the correct procedure and diagnosis for the scheduled exam.
- Track exams awaiting outside films and notify the radiologist when the films are ready for review.
- Obtain prior studies from outside facilities when applicable and make hard-copy films available.
- Answer telephone calls promptly and courteously; handle calls when able or redirect them appropriately to address patient or caregiver needs.
- Perform modality-specific duties when assigned, potentially including registration, scheduling, and collaboration with radiologists, other modalities, and departments within and outside the health system.
- Order and stock supplies, create and update jackets or films, and enter data into hospital and/or PACS systems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
