Radiology Imaging Assistant

Position Summary
Assists the physician/ technologist with sterile procedures. Prepares for examinations and provides assistive care to patients according to established procedures and instructions. Cleans and sets up room for examination, following sterile procedure techniques. Holds and assists in positioning patients during procedures

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares for examinations and provides assistive care to patients according to established procedures and instructions.         
• Cleans and sets up room for examination, following sterile procedure techniques. Holds and assists in positioning patients during procedures. Performs other related duties to provide patients with comfort, diversion, or safety.
• Uses sterile techniques to set up and break down sterile fields and trays.
• Provides general support for clinical operation.
• Transports patients, retrieves films, requisitions and other supplies and equipment as needed.
• Provides positive and effective customer service that supports departmental and hospital operations.
• Answers and routes telephone calls. Responds to requests for routine information or assistance within scope of knowledge and authority. Initiates call for emergency services as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education
High school diploma/ GED

Experience

• The skills to read and understand instructions, add and subtract numbers, and make comparisons between numbers and letters.
• Ability to exchange information on factual matters, schedule appointments, greet visitors, explain hospital policies, and/or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
• Courtesy and tact when dealing with patients, visitors and/or hospital employees. More sensitive situations may be referred to others as appropriate.

License/Certification
N/A