Rad Tech Assistant

About the role

The Radiology Technologist Assistant supports diagnostic imaging operations by transporting patients, preparing exam rooms, assisting technologists with patient positioning and preparation, managing electronic images, and ensuring smooth patient flow while maintaining safety, comfort, and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Transport and/or escort patients to and from diagnostic testing areas.
• Assist technologists with preparing rooms and stocking supplies.
• Position and prep patients for examinations.
• Document patient information within the EMR.
• Facilitate patient flow.
• Help patients complete history sheets.
• Apply knowledge of growth and development to provide age‑appropriate care.
• Manage electronic images; use computer skills and anatomy knowledge to look up, review, and print images correctly.
• Assist physicians in accessing electronic images online or via CD.
• Load prior films for storage and retrieval.
• Greet customers and facilitate meeting customer and facility needs.
• Engage in conflict resolution while maintaining professionalism.
• Assist with patient access registration and transportation.
• Under supervision of a Registered Radiologic Technologist or Provider, prep patients by gaining appropriate IV access for saline and/or contrast administration.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the clinical information system for data entry, retrieval of office files, and inventory of office supplies.
• Maintain an orderly work environment.
• Utilize all communication tools effectively.
• Call in reports to physician offices.
• Notify technologist, radiologist, or physician of stat orders and changes.
• Demonstrate excellent telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, visitors, physicians, and other health‑care professionals.
• Receive and screen incoming calls via telephone and patient call system; route calls appropriately and take accurate messages.
• Assist physicians with retrieving report information from dictation systems.
• Assist with orientation of new employees.
• Transport patients of all ages via appropriate modes to and from Imaging Services.
• Ensure safe transfer between wheelchairs/stretchers and imaging equipment.
• Assure patient dignity and comfort.
• Utilize appropriate body mechanics and devices.
• Document transport activity accurately.
• Recognize and report data reflective of patient status; interpret information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age and/or specific needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and neatness of equipment, patient areas, and work areas.
• Order and stock all necessary supplies and linens.
• Apply principles of infection control, sterilization, and disinfection in routine procedures.
• Perform tasks related to the storage and distribution of sterile supplies per accepted policy and procedures