Radiology Technology Assistant - Full-time - Nights

Under direct supervision, assists the Radiographer and Radiologist during daily procedures. Prepares Imaging rooms for patient procedures, gathers patient information and responds to patient questions about the procedure. Performs a variety of basic patient care functions directly related to the patient’s condition while in the Department.

Education:
High School diploma or GED equivalency
 

Licensures/Certifications:
CPR certification preferred.
 

Experience:
One year of Healthcare experience preferred
 

Skills:
• Ability to read and write in order to check patient identification prior to the procedure, and to ensure that the oral contrast solution is mixed per Radiologist’s request, and to label films.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to greet patients allay apprehensions about the procedure and interact with visitors, physicians and other hospital personnel.
Ability to learn radiology policies and procedures, how to load and unload film cassettes, operate radiographic film processor, properly handle exposed radiographic Imaging Plates, and prepare premixed barium solution. Able top perform Basic computer Skills

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assists the technologist with procedures. Ex. Transfer of patients from stretcher to procedure table. Setting up procedure supplies for technologist
• Provides patients with dressing instructions, escorts them to examination room and answers basic questions about the procedure. Keeps dressing room stocked with gowns and informs technologist when patient is ready to begin examination. Checks accuracy of orders from referring physicians, hospital units, or emergency department
• Provides other Radiology Information System (RIS) functions as needed.
• Gathers patient information, requests patients to sign consent form for intravenous contrast, verifies patient’s lab results are completed, prepares the oral contrast solution and with appropriate hospital training and introduces intravenous catheters prior to exam.
• Verifies identity of patient according to hospital protocol
• Performs direct patient care such as initiating IV access, phlebotomy, labeling specimens and documents for laboratory purposes.
• Observes intravenous therapy (i.e., straightening a curled tube) if needed, and reports immediately to registered nurse any other change in IV activity (i.e., no flow from the IV or if the IV has come out of the vein).
• Assist Technologist by loading and transporting Imaging plates to plate reader.
• Perform cleaning of the Imaging Plates on a routine basis.
• Digitizes hard copy film as necessary.
• Retrieves information and prints images from the PACS. Sends images and information to remote locations (i.e. the War Room) as needed.
• Burns imaging on a CD when appropriate
• Able to print hard copy film from Modality
• Cleans procedure room, instruments, supplies and equipment following each case. Unloads and distributes clean linen to the appropriate areas and ensures adequate linen supply is available for examination areas.
• Responsible for reorder of linen supplies
• Performs basic clerical and service duties and distributes daily schedules and requisitions for the appropriate area.
• Transports patient to and from Radiology as required. .
• Wraps, unwraps and cleans I-131 therapy rooms.
• Retrieve and return sterile trays to central sterile area on a daily basis.
• Sit with patients Observe patients during procedures and report any changes in patient condition to Imaging Technologist.
• Performs other duties as required.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy

• Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively wi