Radiology Assistant

Responsibilities

• Assists patients in preparation for exams and provides basic instruction regarding routine procedures
• Transports patients between exam rooms and departments; escorts patients, families, and visitors as needed
• Uses radiology computer systems to generate requisitions, check schedules, and obtain patient information
• Organizes and prepares exam rooms and work areas, including cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment
• Greets patients and visitors; responds to routine requests for information, reports, or film loans
• Answers telephone promptly, screens calls, schedules patient appointments, and takes messages
• Acts as a liaison between ordering physicians, radiologists, and technologists
• Provides radiology reports and/or radiographic images to staff, physicians, patients, and/or family upon request
• Files, retrieves, and releases health information records and films
• Compiles film jackets/discs and completes required forms and documentation
• Documents requested information and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and patient needs to physicians and healthcare team members
• Completes routine maintenance and quality monitoring of imaging equipment using appropriate techniques for cleaning, sterilizing, and caring for instruments and equipment
• Assists with screening and documentation of MRI implants as needed
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to patients served
• Applies knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan to assess patient data, interpret age-specific needs, and deliver care per departmental policies and procedures

Certifications & Licensure

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon hire (unless department leader determines it is not required)

Education

• Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or High School Graduate

Experience

No experience required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Competent in IV insertion and venipuncture (based on department need)
• Excellent communication skills with patients, staff, and physicians
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills
• Intermediate computer skills including experience with computer applications/systems and electronic mail
• Ability to follow directions and work well independently and collaboratively with technologists, physicians, and patients