Job Description
Description
Summary:
The Radiology Technologist Assistant provides continuous support of patient flow through the medical imaging department by transferring patients to and from units to the department as directed. Follows departmental guidelines while transporting patients. The patient is protected from possible injury using side rails. Patient privacy is protected by fully covering the patient; the patient’s dignity and comfort are always considered. Assists personnel in the department in moving patients, holding patients, and preparing patients for exams as well as setting up necessary supplies/equipment on a sterile field for procedures. Helps clean aprons, gloves, and accessories as required. Assists with order entry/data processing, report retrieval, and CD burning as needed. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization's mission, values, and culture.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
Coordinates/prioritizes imaging procedures throughout the workday, maintaining a high level of patient care and continuity.
Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput.
Ensures exam rooms are neat, clean, and adequately stocked before exams are performed.
Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.
Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager/Supervisor and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Experience
1 year of experience working in medical imaging preferred
Basic computer experience required
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS Required
Work Schedule:
TBD
Work Type:
Full Time
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Job Tags
Full time, Shift work,