POSITION SUMMARY: The Radiology Technical Assistant supports the daily operations of the Imaging Department by assisting radiologictechnologists, nurses, and physicians with patient care, patient transport, room preparation, equipment management, andworkflow coordination. This role helps maintain efficient department operations while ensuring excellent patient care andsafety. This role serves as a developmental pathway for students pursuing Radiologic Technologist licensure and mayprovide opportunities for transition into a Radiologic Technologist position upon successful completion of educational andlicensure requirements.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: · Assist with patient transportation to and from imaging areas.· Prepare examination rooms and imaging suites for patient procedures.· Verify patient identification and assist with patient positioning under technologist supervision.· Assist patients with changing into appropriate attire for imaging procedures.· Maintain cleanliness and organization of imaging rooms and work areas.· Stock supplies and ensure adequate inventory of departmental materials.· Assist technologists during routine and advanced imaging procedures as directed.· Transport specimens, documents, and imaging-related materials as needed.· Monitor and maintain imaging equipment readiness, reporting issues promptly.· Prepare stretchers, wheelchairs, and patient care equipment.· Support patient scheduling and workflow coordination when needed.· Ensure compliance with infection control, patient safety, and HIPAA regulations.· Respond professionally to patient and family questions within the scope of the role.· Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations.· Assist technologists with room preparation, patient readiness, and workflow support activities asdirected.· Ability to safely move and transport patients using proper lifting techniques.· Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.· Basic computer and EMR skills.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:· Must possess good oral and written communications skills in the English language and be able to communicate withall levels of the organization.· Good organizational skills preferred. Basic computer skills required.· Meets and strives to exceed all customer needs. Promotes positive image of the hospital.· Displays attentiveness, tact, confidentiality, and diplomacy in responding to others. · Works together to maximize results within the department, as well as throughout the hospital. Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to work process change, make decisions and takes appropriate actions to solve problems. · Originates, develops, or implements new methods to accomplish objectives. · Makes practical decisions and recommendations reflecting logical analysis of problem and/or issues. · Conveys information in a concise, accurate, and understandable manner, and applies confidentiality as appropriate. Physical Demands Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone. Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly to patients, physicians, co-workers, and visitors in person and over the telephone. Writing: Must be able to accurately document pertinent information either by writing or typing. Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sourcesEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:I. Education:High school diploma or GED required. Must be currently enrolled in and actively progressingthrough an accredited Radiologic Technology program.II. Experience:Previous experience in a hospital, healthcare, patient transport, or imaging environment preferred. Customerservice experience preferred. Clinical rotation experience preferred.III. Software/Hardware:IV. License/Certification:Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.