PRN Radiology Tech-Assist

Position Summary

 The Radiology Tech Assistant performs a variety of clerical and patient centered tasks to assist in the imaging department.

Minimum Requirements

Education           

·         High School Graduate or equivalent

Experience        

• Entry level patient care, Customer Service

License/Registration/Certifications       

·         BLS Certification

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education      

·         N/A

Preferred Experience   

• N/A

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications   

• N/A

Core Job Responsibilities

·Perform a variety of patient oriented tasks to assist in the imaging department

·Assist in transport of patients to and from the imaging department

·Assist with clerical duties in the imaging department to include answering the phone, patient pre/post phone calls, obtaining CD’s for medical records and/or patients, coordination of imaging procedures with other departments, requesting medical records from other institutions, etc.

·Positively responds and implements change when needed and has good decision making skills.

·Assists technologists with quality control and maintenance of all equipment in the area

·Properly utilize accessory equipment such as patient moving devices, stretchers, warmers, scanners, printers, and PACS workstations

·Assist technologist with preparation of patients for procedures

·Assist patients in/out and on/off of the imaging equipment using correct moving devices and equipment

·Report changes in patient condition to medical staff.

·Assists in training of new staff

·Follows, maintains and helps implement hospital and departmental policies and procedures

·Consistently communicates with patients, guests, staff and physicians in a positive manner

·Knowledgeable of compliance and regulatory requirements and adheres to Federal, State, accrediting bodies, and standard practice of care for patients, staff, guests and facilities

·Adheres to departmental procedures and protocols

·Rotating schedules for after hours and holidays where applicable

·Assist with correct charging of procedures and supplies daily

·Helps to maintain departmental inventory of supplies

·Helps to maintain departmental cleanliness

·Works as a team member with peers and other departments. Responds calmly and efficiently to situations.

·Regularly attend departmental meeting, in-services and actively participate in continuing education activities

·Other duties as requested by supervisor or manager