Assistant Tech X-Ray, Full-Time Days

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• Reimbursable Well-Being Fund ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cares for the patient throughout the treatment/procedure according to department and hospital standards of care, age-specific sensitivities, and Patients' First guidelines.
• Provides systems support by preparing procedure rooms for patients prior to their arrival in the department and work area.
• Aids 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.
• Aids in clarification of patient demographic information. Verifies patient information for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintains 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.
• 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, turnaround-time and commitments.
• Provides clerical/technical support as needed and as assigned by Manager.