Radiology Assistant

Title: Radiology Assistant

Reports to: Radiology Manager

Hours: Various Shifts (Mon - Friday 6:00AM-11:00PM; Sat 9:00AM-5:00PM)

Who we are:

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most - patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, The Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Ortho Rhode Island is a world-class group of talented providers and professionals, all working together to offer value and quality in everything we do. Each Ortho Rhode Island team member is dedicated to thinking like a patient, and to offering the best experience in our industry, driven by our core values: delivering on our word, respecting each other, innovating in orthopedics, valuing every individual, and engaging our community.

What you'll do:

Our Radiology Aide is responsible for providing support to our Radiology Technicians (MRI & X-ray). The Aide prepares patients for Radiology examinations by greeting, screening, changing, completing and reviewing paperwork as well as assisting Radiology Tech with patient transfers, positioning and room cleanliness.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Knowledge of MRI & X-ray safety protocols
• Performs detailed pre-procedure patient screenings for MRI Safety
• Protects patients, self, and other staff from radiation hazards
• Preparing patients for radiology procedures - changed into gowns/shorts, shoes and jewelry removed
• Understands provider's orders and requests
• Brings patients to MRI/X-ray rooms and escorts patients back to changing rooms or exam rooms
• Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs
• Maintains required records including patient records, daily logbooks, and monthly reports
• Assures a clean, stocked work area by maintaining MRI & X-ray rooms, and workstations.
• Assist in maintaining an on-time patient schedule
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations.