Radiology Assistant

About the role

The Student Radiology Assistant performs a wide variety of routine duties including clerical, technical and patient related functions. This position is responsible for assisting members of the patient care team, and providing a wide range of health care services such as: patient check in, exam review, preparation for visit, patient education, assistance with exams and procedures, and patient transporting.

Responsibilities

• Aid with imaging and invasive procedures
• Perform clerical duties including recordkeeping
• Maintain high quality services
• Communicate effectively with patients/families and all care providers
• Exhibit a caring attitude
• Interact with staff and co-workers in a manner that promotes positive working relationships
• Check the order for complete information and appropriateness criteria
• Adhere to established section and organizational protocols, Quality Control, Quality Assurance Guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Set up the imaging room to coincide with the examination being performed to include the use of proper isolation precautions, as needed
• Provide quality customer service, explain all studies to a patient in a clear manner, and provide information and resources to patient and family
• Safely transfer patient to and from carts, beds, wheelchairs utilizing lifting devices if necessary
• Position patient ensuring patient comfort and modesty
• Engage in professional and ethical conduct
• Adhere to proper cleaning and infection control guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Graduate or a current student in an accredited Sonography or Radiology program
• The candidate shall provide a letter signed by their program director indicating the anticipated date of graduation or successful completion of the program
• LHM, in its discretion, may request from you or others information concerning matters that may be relevant to your eligibility for certification and certification status
• LHM is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards

Qualifications

The candidate shall provide a letter signed by their program director indicating the anticipated date of graduation or successful completion of the program. LHM, in its discretion, may request from you or others information concerning matters that may be relevant to your eligibility for certification and certification status. LHM is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Skills

None specifically listed in the job description.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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