Radiology Tech Assistant

Variable (United States of America)

Radiology Tech Assistant

The position is a non-professional health care employee, functioning under the direct supervision of a Registered Radiology Technologist.  This position serves as a Radiology Department liaison to assure prompt professional service.  Position will be required to perform general patient care duties, prep imaging rooms prior to exam, keep supplies adequately stocked, transport, and business services.  Handles patient communication in a professional manner and appropriate to patient age, condition and cultural needs.  Provide patient care and follow up appropriate to more than one area as assigned. Oversee patient scheduling. Demonstrate all necessary skills and knowledge of computers and/or equipment technology in the Department of Radiology including but not limited to PACS and HIS (Meditech). Knowledge of State and JCAHO regulations are a must and you are expected to be familiar with the current Patient Safety Goals and the hospitals current core measures.

- Formal Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Previous health care experience preferred. Graduate of an approved school or institution for Medical Assistants preferred.
- Certification/Licensure: BLS/CPR for health care provider in adult, child, and pediatrics.
- Related Experience: Medical terminology college level course, basic anatomy and physiology college level course, computer literacy, general knowledge of various Radiology procedures and preps, aseptic/isolation techniques, and other health care related courses.
- Professional communication skills are required. Ability to follow oral/written instructions, trouble shoot and think logically in stressful or problem solving situations. 
- Must be able to handle fast paced environment while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor. 
- Thorough knowledge of various Radiology procedural set ups. 
- Ability to function as a team member with flexibility while handling numerous tasks simultaneously. 
- Ability to lift and transport patients as required.
- Answers patient’s questions and assists with patient scheduling as required. Assures efficient throughput and productivity in assisting nuclear medicine technologist while assuring quality patient care.
- Transports patients for all sections of radiology as needed.
- Assists Registered Radiology Technologist in general patient care and observation.  Performs other duties as assigned.
- Answers phones, delivers messages and assures patient confidentiality while communicating in a professional manner.  Greets patients, enters orders and dispatches request in a timely manner.
- Prepares imaging rooms prior to procedures under the supervision of a Radiologic technologist.  Room set up for procedure is accurate and timely. Computer knowledge and skill is demonstrated. Maintains adequate stock of supplies and equipment in assigned room or area.
- Ensure that the Technologist have filled in and initialed all appropriate information on patient documentation prior to scanning.  Performs required PACS and office/clerical duties and procedure documentation.
- Attends departmental meetings as required and participates in develop­mental/continuing education meetings to maintain and improve skills.
- Continually updates education as required by HMC/JCAHO/OSHA etc. standards.
- Maintains specialty certification such BLS, Emergency Preparedness, etc.
- Maintains knowledge of radiation safety hazards and HAZMAT training.