Rad Tech Assistant (Inpatient/Hospital Medical Center)

Summary

The Radiologic Technologist Assistant is responsible for the maintenance and quality of patient care on a continuing basis for the Diagnostic Radiology Department and throughout the organization. All duties will be under the direct supervision of a Registered Technologist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Produce a variety of high-quality images through proper positioning and technique

2. Review patient’s chart for confirmation of physician's orders and follows written and/or verbal protocols and instructions

3. Follow department, ACR, NRC, and State regulations for radiation safety to keeps exposure "ALARA"

4. Follow MRI safety guidelines

5. Transport patients as needed

6. Educate the patient and their family, as needed, regarding the exam, treatment, and outcome

7. Perform visual preventative safety inspections and report dangerous department or equipment conditions to the appropriate personnel

8. Communicate equipment malfunctions and low inventory levels to the appropriate supervisor

9. Perform procedures as the schedule requires and rotates call if needed

10. Reports to/has all images/scans checked by registered technologist before sending to PACS

11. Review supporting documents

12. Navigate EPIC as necessary (i.e. beginning exams, ending exams, ordering contrast, adding patient history, and any other assignments needed by registered technologist)

13. Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Education: Applicant must be a student of an accredited program in radiologic technology or MRI. The applicant must be in good standing (i.e. not on probation or remediation).

Experience: The applicant must have completed the first year of Radiology Technical program at an accredited education institution.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must be BLS certified within 1 month of employment.