Assists Radiology Technologist staff in providing non-technical and/or supervised technical support to the various departments of Radiology. Expedites care through direct patient contact including patient transportation, patient preparation, specimen transportation, preparation of imaging rooms and other related assistance. Cares for patients of all ages under direct technologist supervision.
Job Duties Assists in patient preparation, positioning, and completion of examinations.Actively seeks instruction and demonstration of medical imaging techniques, practices, and processes from credentialed technologists.Observes a patient when required.Assists in patient transporting.Assists in ensuring all necessary supplies are available and stocked.Assists technical staff with any/all duties necessary for completion of imaging studies.Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care.Effectively uses Radiology Information System.Efficiently completes, reviews, and prepares paperwork and corroborates a patient’s clinical history with the procedure and ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.Maintains confidentiality and an ethical relationship with all patients and medical records.Must be a first-year student actively attending an accredited educational radiologic technology program recognized by the JRC-ARRT, JRC-DMS, or accredited program recognized by the CCAHEP or CMA. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position DetailsCandidate must be a first-year medical imaging student actively attending an accredited educational radiologic technology program recognized by the JRC-ARRT, JRC-DMS, or accredited program recognized by the CCAHEP or CMA.
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