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The Radiology Assistant assists technologists in the care of patients for imaging both prior to and after testing. The Radiology Assistant also helps with transferring/transporting and observing patients. Collects and presents information from PACS and/or O2 regarding patient, exam and works to ensure patients are imaged in a timely manner.
Job Responsibility:
Assists technologists in the care of patients for imaging both prior to and after testing
Helps with transferring/transporting and observing patients
Collects and presents information from PACS and/or O2 regarding patient, exam and works to ensure patients are imaged in a timely manner
Provides constant patient observation while in immediate care area
Reports to technologist/nurse and or physician if there is a change in patient’s mental status, pain, or condition
Coordinates information between nursing unit and the technology staff
Confirms and screens patient for appointments
Accesses patient information in the EMR prior to patient’s exam and presents to technologist staff for review
Enters information into O2 to assist radiology technologists
Maintains a patient-centered focus and strives to support the mission, goals and values of the hospital, department and division
Prepares imaging rooms before and after patient exam to assist with efficient and timely room turnover
Transport patients to and from radiology department
Attends to patient’s comfort during transport and in the radiology department
Reports condition changes during transport to technologist/nurse or physician
Performs daily work assignments in an efficient, organized manner and with accuracy, such as assisting with inpatient/outpatient schedule coordination of patients
Provides education to patients, patient families, and nursing units regarding radiology procedures
Retrieves and/or creates patients’ electronic folders and accesses reports and other patient or exam data via O2, PACs and the Cloud
Maintains supply par levels and orders supplies
Promptly reports equipment malfunctions
Requirements:
High School Graduate
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Nice to have:
Less than 1 year 3-6 months experience with caring for acute, ED, or long-term care patients
Experience as an MA, EMT, LPN
Ability to use computer systems, retrieving data when necessary