Radiology Technologist Assistant – Diagnostic Imaging – St. Vincent Medical Center – PRN

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0.01

Work Shift:

All Work Shifts (United States of America)

Minimum of 2 shifts per Month

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Radiology Technologist Assistant supports the needs of the Radiology team with the use of the Radiology Information System, basic computer skills, and excellent communication skills.

Essential Job Functions

• Organizes rooms, stocks linen, changes and properly removes linen.

• Uses two patient identifiers prior to transporting patients to and from Radiology that are not requiring patient monitor or highflow oxygen.

• Properly operates stretchers, patient beds, and wheelchairs.

• Reviews daily department schedules in order to work efficiently with the Radiologic team members.

• Maintains office and medical supplies in all Imaging areas and informs team leader when supplies need to be ordered.

• Responds to patients and visitors promptly and politely.

• Operates radiographic equipment and accessories in accordance with the principles of ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable).

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) (required)

Education

High School Diploma or GED (required)

1 clinical semester completed in an imaging program, currently enrolled (required)

Work Experience

1 year of patient care experience (preferred)
Experience with Radiology Information System (preferred)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

Language

None

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be required to use physical restraints.

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.* 

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

                                           

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency                                              0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100%

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