Radiology Tech Assist

Position Summary

 The Radiology Tech Assistant performs a variety of clerical and patient centered tasks to assist in the imaging department.

Minimum Requirements

Education

· High School Graduate or equivalent

Experience

• Entry level patient care, Customer Service

License/Registration/Certifications

· BLS Certification

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

· N/A

Preferred Experience

• N/A

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

• N/A

Core Job Responsibilities

· Perform a variety of patient oriented tasks to assist in the imaging department

· Assist in transport of patients to and from the imaging department

· Assist with clerical duties in the imaging department to include answering the phone, patient pre/post phone calls, obtaining CD’s for medical records and/or patients, coordination of imaging procedures with other departments, requesting medical records from other institutions, etc.

· Positively responds and implements change when needed and has good decision making skills.

· Assists technologists with quality control and maintenance of all equipment in the area

· Properly utilize accessory equipment such as patient moving devices, stretchers, warmers, scanners, printers, and PACS workstations

· Assist technologist with preparation of patients for procedures

· Assist patients in/out and on/off of the imaging equipment using correct moving devices and equipment

· Report changes in patient condition to medical staff.

· Assists in training of new staff

· Follows, maintains and helps implement hospital and departmental policies and procedures

· Consistently communicates with patients, guests, staff and physicians in a positive manner

· Knowledgeable of compliance and regulatory requirements and adheres to Federal, State, accrediting bodies, and standard practice of care for patients, staff, guests and facilities

· Adheres to departmental procedures and protocols

· Rotating schedules for after hours and holidays where applicable

· Assist with correct charging of procedures and supplies daily

· Helps to maintain departmental inventory of supplies

· Helps to maintain departmental cleanliness

· Works as a team member with peers and other departments. Responds calmly and efficiently to situations.

· Regularly attend departmental meeting, in-services and actively participate in continuing education activities

· Other duties as requested by supervisor or manager