Radiology Technician Assistant-Imaging Full Time Days

The Radiology Technician Assistant reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Radiology Technician Assistant provides support service to the technologists nurses and physicians and to other health care professionals related to Imaging Services. This position is pivotal in coordinating patient flow in the respective imaging departments. Duties may include setup work of exam/procedure room before patient arrival verification of paperwork and physician orders escorting of patient to and from the waiting and changing areas assisting the technologists nurses or physicians in performing the exam/procedure and processing films and paperwork for completed exams.

Responsibilities:

• Cares for the patient throughout the treatment/procedure according to department and hospital standards of care agespecific sensitivities and Patients First guidelines.
• Provides systems support by preparing procedure rooms for patients prior to their arrival in the department and work area 
• Assists in preparing patient for exam/procedure including the ability to explain exams and answer basic questions knowledge of MR Safety if assignment is MR and brings forward more detailed clinical questions to clinical staff.
• Follows directions of technologist/nurse to assist in performing exam/procedure on patients.
• Processes CDs as needed. Participates in lifting and escorting patients and maintains lift equipment competencies refer to NMH Safe Patient Handling Policy PC 05.0095.
• Helps to coordinate patient care based on departmental imaging protocols. Interacts and communicates with clinical and medical staff to coordinate patient flow.
• Reconciles physician orders to correct exam protocol and escalates discrepancies to appropriate clinical staff.
• Prepares all necessary paperwork and information so treatment/procedure may be performed.
• Retrieves physician orders as needed from all order systems including but not limited to EPIC Chartview Powerchart.
• Assists in clarification of patient demographic information. Verifies patient information for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitors schedule to ensure effective patient flow throughout the diagnostic areas. Informs coordinators charge techs and patients of delays.
• Identifies and obtains paperwork required to start exams. Handles outside films appropriately and obtains patient films when requested.
• Recognizes and reports problems to appropriate supervisors.
• Uses scheduling system Radnet and PACS proficiently. Monitors stock of supplies including Radiology Contrast Media in treatment/procedure rooms to assure their regular availability by timely reordering rotation of dated items and by maintenance of a clean and orderly environment.
• Uses designated equipment effectively skillfully and efficiently. Maintains equipment and work area as directed and where applicable documents safety checklists including contrast warmers barium refrigerators etc.
• Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of department.
• Organizes and prioritizes assigned work and schedules time to accommodate work demands turnaroundtime and commitments.
• Provides clerical/technical support as needed and as assigned by Manager.

This position is fulltime 80 hours per pay period day shift 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with rotating weekends and holidays.

Qualifications :

Required:

• High School Diploma.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates computer skills.
• CPR Certification (BLS).

Preferred:

• Previous experience in a healthcare delivery position.
• Bilingual language skills.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime