Technologist Assistant - PRN (per diem)

Windsong•Williamsville, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technologist Assistant supports technologists at the Williamsville center, including Mammography and Ultrasound Technologists. The role provides assistance that helps technologists maintain an on-time schedule and keeps the diagnostic imaging scanning area orderly. The assistant supports patient care, patient throughput, modality scheduling, and room preparation, and provides front-end coverage as needed. This is a PRN (per diem) position with shifts on weekdays and occasional Saturday availability.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of and adherence to company policies and protocols, HIPAA, safety guidelines, and ALARA principles.
Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and basic computer skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize work and follow assignments through to completion.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to constant change.
Ability to handle details accurately and manage schedules to ensure work is completed.
Ability to deliver high-quality customer service to internal and external customers through communication characterized by integrity and compassion.
Ability to resolve service recovery issues and recognize when to escalate them.
Ability to convey complex subject matter clearly and engagingly and remain calm in difficult situations.
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum and frequently lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; stand, stoop, lift, and walk without restrictions.
Ability to perform computer-related activities for extended periods and to see, hear, speak, write, and key.

Nice To Haves

Radiology Technology student status or 12 months of previous experience in diagnostic radiology or another imaging modality.
Nursing Assistant experience or previous experience in a patient-care or medical-care role.
Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the company’s values in daily activities.
Greet and escort patients to the changing room and briefly explain procedures.
Provide pre-exam screening and instructions.
Assist patients on or off the table when requested by a technologist.
Support technologists during scans and contrast administration, as required.
Manage post-scan patient hand-off.
Ensure an efficient, friendly, and smooth patient experience.
Help maintain smooth patient throughput across the center and all modalities.
Monitor center modality schedules, adjust patient schedules when necessary, and inform technologists of changes.
Prepare rooms between patients, including setting up the proper coil, putting away the previous coil, and changing the table sheet.
Help technologists stay on schedule by preparing the next patient before the current patient is ready to get off the table.
Provide front-end coverage as needed.
Attend trainings to stay current on best practices and certifications.
Complete other assigned tasks and projects.