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
· 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