Radiology Tech-Assistant Nuclear Medicine

Job Requirements

Position Summary

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 Job Responsibilities

• 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