Rad Tech Assistant (Inpatient/Hospital Medical Center)

About the role

The Radiologic Technologist Assistant supports the Diagnostic Radiology Department and the organization in providing high-quality patient care. This position reports directly to a Registered Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Produce a variety of high-quality images through proper positioning and technique
• Review patient’s chart for confirmation of physician's orders and follow written and/or verbal protocols and instructions
• Follow department, ACR, NRC, and State regulations for radiation safety to keep exposure "ALARA"
• Transport patients as needed
• Educate the patient and their family, as needed, regarding the exam, treatment, and outcome
• Perform visual preventative safety inspections and report dangerous department or equipment conditions to the appropriate personnel
• Communicate equipment malfunctions and low inventory levels to the appropriate supervisor
• Perform procedures as the schedule requires and rotate call if needed
• Report to/has all images/scans checked by registered technologist before sending to PACS
• Review supporting documents
• Navigate EPIC as necessary (i.e. beginning exams, ending exams, ordering contrast, adding patient history, and any other assignments needed by registered technologist)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Required Education: Student of an accredited program in radiologic technology or MRI, in good standing
• Experience: Completed the first year of Radiology Technical program at an accredited education institution
• Certifications/Licenses/Registrations: BLS certified within 1 month of employment