Radiology Tech Assistant

Radiology Support Specialist

Provides support for the delivery of a full range of medical imaging procedures. Assists and performs a variety of technical and patient care related duties enhancing the effective and efficient delivery of radiology services under the direct and indirect supervision of the registered professional technologist.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Competency in the use of safe patient handling equipment within 30 days of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience in a clinical setting.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greets patients upon arrival to the Radiology department and consistently facilitates the patient's department experience.
• Answers all phone calls in a timely and courteous manner, identifying self and unit at all times.
• Upon receiving written orders, verifies completeness and notifies ordering physicians of any inaccuracies.
• Supports the Radiologic Technologists in the planning and execution of routine imaging procedures meeting the standards of the department.
• Prepares patients for basic examinations and diagnostic procedures according to department procedure.
• Informs appropriate personnel of patient arrival for appointment.
• Assesses the patient's needs related to comfort, and provides support accordingly.
• Provides direct patient care as needed to facilitate routine imaging services.
• Safely assists in the transport and handling of all patients according to WVUH'S patient handling policy.
• Escorts the patient to and from the procedure room and assists as needed with patient arrival and departure from the department.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment according to department procedures to help prevent and/or control infection to provide for safety of patient, visitors and employees.
• Promotes the team approach to providing radiology services by positively interacting with the technical, support, nursing, residents and medical staff.
• Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered technologist, nurse or physician immediately.
• Assists in routine unit operations as directed/needed to assure smooth communication and functioning of the unit.
• Coordinates the outpatient and inpatient department workflow by maintaining communication between the department and patient floors, ED and OR.
• Provides direct patient care by assisting with gowning and basic physical care to promote comfort.
• Engages in problem solving, crisis management and systems implementation throughout the hospital to promote and support efficient, high quality, cost effective patient care.
• Facilitates transportation of inpatients and ED patients to and from imaging department.
• Transports patients back to ED following imaging procedure.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Requires strength and or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing and walking. Handling of materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Pushing/pulling carts weighting up to 200 pounds.
• Stand and walk for up to 8 hours a day.

Working Environment:

• Exposure to minimal radiation within the national standards of occupational guidelines. Monitored by radiation safety and use of dosimeter.
• Exposure to airborne particles and body fluids.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interact positively with patients, families, and members of the health care team.
• Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations simultaneously.
• Demonstrate competency in the use of safe patient handling equipment.
• Ability to multi-task in a busy setting.
• Knowledge of radiology information systems.