Works collaboratively with imaging departments to facilitate patient transfers to specific modalities, assists with transfers of patients onto imaging beds/tables, room turnover and cleaning, as well as various administrative tasks (answering phones, delivering messages, stocking supplies) that may be necessary to support the technologists in the performance of their duties.

Position Summary: 

The Radiology Technologist Assistant provides safe transfer and transport of patients who may include: infants, children, adolescents, adults and/or elderly adults, to and from various areas throughout the facility in a timely manner. Maintains transport equipment by ensuring its cleanliness and safe operating condition. Assist technologists to facilitate care and maintain operational flow of department and meets patient needs. Assist in performance of imaging procedures at the direction of the imaging technologists.            

Minimum Qualifications:

High School degree or equivalentAmerican Heart Association BLS within 3 months of hirePreferred: 1 year of allied health experience

Essential Job Functions:

Works collaboratively with all care providersMaintains patient confidentialityTransports patients who require single or multiple person transports with appropriate assistance using a wheelchair or gurney, along with accompanying equipment, following organizational and departmental policiesTransfers and/or assists DI staff in transferring patients to and from imaging equipment, gurneys and wheelchairsObserves and/or reports unusual clinical signs and/or changes in patient condition immediately to technologists, nursing, and medical staffDemonstrates knowledge and application of safety related work behaviors to ensure safe job performance and the maintenance of a safe environment as an integral part of the quality of patient care servicesAssists in maintaining a safe and orderly work environment, including necessary supply/equipment movement between departmentsOpen to feedback and open to a changing environment, which requires flexibility in scheduling and department assignments.Is knowledgeable regarding guidelines for infection control and universal precautionsCarries Vocera/communication tool to maintain contact at all times and responds to calls or chats in a timely and professional mannerAnswers phone calls in assigned area and helps coordinate add-on examsMaintains supplies by stocking/restocking areas as assignedMaintains access to patient care space by cleaning patient care rooms for increased efficiency in room turnoverAssists technologist with room and equipment setupAbility to promote and maintain good customer relationsUtilizes good body mechanics for safe transportation of patient and equipmentMust be pleasant, kind and present a favorable professional appearanceDisplays excellent communication skillsAbility to multi-task and have excellent follow throughAbility to problem-solve using good communication and people skillsPerforms other duties as assigned and as needed including but not limited to: checking oxygen tanks, accompanying patients who need assistance, transporting samples to the labAssists with ensuring patient wait times are monitored, explained and minimizedCall  may be required with rotating holidays and weekends

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all timesAbility to work in a busy and stressful environmentExercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentialitySelf-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversightStrong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification.  They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.

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