Technologist Assistant Radiology-ARMC(Variable)FT

Adena Health•Chillicothe, OH

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 that help move patients through the radiology department and hospital, including patient preparation, order verification and clarification, scheduling, supply stocking, film and jacket management, obtaining outside films, and entering data into hospital and/or PACS systems. The position has access to confidential information. Duties may vary when assigned to a specific modality and may include registration and scheduling, as well as collaboration with radiologists, other modalities, and departments within and outside the health system.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Nice To Haves

One year in a radiologic technology program is preferred for Critical Access only.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for imaging procedures, including helping them dress appropriately and obtaining and documenting accurate patient histories.
Transport patients between waiting areas or nursing units and the radiology department, and assist with positioning them for exams.
Make reminder calls with the time and location of scheduled exams.
Provide patients with instructions or preparation information for tests and procedures.
When possible, coordinate imaging schedules with other exams throughout the system.
Obtain imaging orders from patients or ordering providers, or follow up with providers’ offices for new orders or clarification.
Verify that imaging orders specify the correct procedure and diagnosis for the scheduled exam.
Track exams awaiting outside films and notify the radiologist when materials are ready for review.
Obtain previous studies from outside facilities when applicable and make hard-copy films available.
Answer telephone calls promptly and courteously, handle them when able, or redirect them appropriately for patient or caregiver assistance.
Depending on modality assignment, perform registration and scheduling and collaborate with radiologists, other modalities, and departments within and outside the health system.
Order and stock supplies, create and update jackets and films, and enter data into hospital and/or PACS systems.