Radiology Tech Assistant

SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Medical Imaging, or designee, and in accordance with established policies and procedures, performs a variety of functions to assist in daily operation of the Diagnostic Imaging Division; This includes transportation of patients requiring radiographic procedures, preparing patient for examination, maintaining room readiness, cleanliness and stock.
A Radiology Tech Assistant works directly with Imaging Technologist to facilitate and help assure high-quality imaging services to patients, make recommendations that will improve operational efficiencies and exercises critical thinking within understanding of formal training, to prioritize workload and patient management situations.
All essential functions performed reflect the age-specific needs of the adult, adolescent and geriatric patient; As well as adapting to their physical, psychological and cultural needs.
Radiology Tech Assistants receive training in the MRI Department, learn MRI Safety guidelines and policy.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Transports patients to and from imaging modality. Adheres to all safety guidelines for each imaging modality including but not limited to MRI, CT, and X-Ray and Nuclear Medicine. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance. Maintains cleanliness of imaging rooms, patient changing rooms and imaging equipment. Maintains stock levels of supplies according to established par levels. Performs daily inventory. Stores supplies in proper area in accordance with established systems, with particular attention to items having storage requirements and expiration dates. Orders supplies as needed, as assigned. Anticipates equipment and supply utilization well enough to maintain sufficient inventory PAR levels. Receives materials and verifies contents by reviewing against packaging slips, receiving slips, purchased orders, etc. Unpacks supplies and visually checks contents for damaged items. May break down bulk quantities into smaller sizes. Notifies manager and assists with the return of items no longer usable. Stocks room with laundry and appropriate supplies. Maintains stock and linen areas in a clean and orderly manner. May pick up and deliver supplies and materials for department, including linen, contrast material, and stock request to stores. May perform simple record keeping duties. May interact with vendors to check on or expedite delivery of orders or regarding the return of merchandise. May interact with hospital accounting personal regarding payment and/or cancelation of orders. Prepares contrast material as needed within the limits of formal training and in accordance with written department procedures. Provides various messenger and Radiology patient/equipment transport services. Secures appropriate transport equipment (stretcher or wheelchair) and necessary secondary equipment, such as IV Pole, Oxygen Tank, Linen or Blanket. Cleans and prepares stretcher before and after use. Report the need for repair of stretchers, wheelchairs and other related patient transport equipment. Greets patient and identifies patient adhering to the Patient Identification Policy. Escorts patient by mode of ambulation, wheelchair, stretcher or bed. Orients patient to the appropriate department, explains the basics of procedure and responds to patients’ questions and concerns. Assists Nurse and or Technologist in preparing patient for transport by dressing, lifting and positioning patient in chair or stretcher. Assists with lifting and moving patients for imaging procedure to and from imaging table. Patient transfer devices may be utilized to assist with safe transfer. This may include the use of patient Slide Board, Hover Matt and Hoyer Lift as needed. May assist patients as needed to change for procedures. Observing radiation safety rules, assists Radiographer and/or Radiologist during a procedure, works with equipment and related devices within the scope of formal training and understanding to complete the examination. Positions special kits or trays to facilitate procedure. Remains in the room during Fluoroscopy and minor Interventional procedures to give the Radiologist supplies when requested. Assists with packaging specimens for the labs and checking that the specimens are labeled with the proper patient information. Demonstrates competency inserting, monitoring and removing IV catheters using appropriate infection control standards. Works with oxyg