Imaging Patient Assistant - Atrium Health Union Radiation Therapy PT

37303 Atrium Health Union - Oncology: Radiation

Part time

Yes

24

Weekdays

Pay Range:

$18.85 - $28.30

Job Summary

Performs a variety of patient care duties and other professional activities as needed to facilitate patient care and treatment. Assists in monitoring the flow of patient activities throughout the department. Monitors patient wait time, completion of exams and responds to patient's needs.

Essential Functions

• Explains procedures to patients.

• Prepares the patient for the exam, prior to the technologist's arrival in room, and retrieves medical equipment (cribs, stretchers, etc).

• Ensures patient safety in the absence of a radiological technologist.

• Assists the technologist in properly positioning the patient to reduce repeat rates and ensure quality of the exam.

• Assists the nurse in the transport of patients to and from the procedure area when needed.

• Performs clerical duties including logs, charges, open orders, answering phones, paging physicians, and giving directions as needed.

• Obtains medication, radiopharmac