Radiology Tech Assistant (MA/CMA/RMA)

How Will You Make An Impact & Requirements

Hours & Location: Full Time: Monday-Friday (10am-7pm)
8036 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL

About the Role

The Radiology Tech Assistant is a professional health care employee, functioning under the direct supervision of a Registered Technologist. This position serves as a Radiology Department liaison to assure prompt professional service.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage several modalities patient workflow by coordinating exams, analyzing, synthesizing, and communicating pertinent information while ensuring quality, safety, efficiency throughout the patient episode of care
• Bring the patients back in a timely manner for their exams using the proper and accurate patient verification process; obtain the pertinent medical history
• Screen childbearing age patients for pregnancy
• Assess and review the exam questionnaires with the patient to determine and address any potential conflicts or safety concerns
• Handle patient communication in a professional manner and appropriate to patient age, condition and cultural needs
• Start Intravenous line safely, review the contrast consent with the patient and ensure a well-executed consent process
• Provide swift assistance to other modalities as needed
• Use appropriate infection control mechanisms to reduce exposure to opportunistic pathogenic microorganisms
• Clean the exam table after each patient table with disinfectant wipes (Sani-Cloths)
• Always uses a calm and understanding approach, reducing any fears or anxiety the patient may have about the procedure
• Provides privacy for the patient and makes the patient comfortable and recognizes the needs of a patient
• Keeps supplies adequately stocked
• Checks inventory and orders department supplies on a regular basis

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Graduate of an approved school or institution for Medical Assistants
• Certification/Licensure: BLS/CPR for health care provider in adult, child, and pediatrics. Must be kept current
• Venipuncture experience
• Mandatory Medical terminology college level course, basic anatomy and physiology college level course, computer literacy, general knowledge of various Radiology procedures and preps, aseptic techniques, and other health care related courses
• Demonstrate all necessary skills and knowledge of computers and/or equipment technology in the Radiology Department including but not limited to PACS and RIS

Benefits

• 3 weeks PTO & 8 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer Paid Basic Life & Short Term Disability coverage (goes into effect after 1 year of full-time employment)
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Wellness
• Other Employee Discount programs like Tickets at Work and cell phone discounts
• Dependent Care FSA, Voluntary Life, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, and more

Pay

Details TBD

Schedule

Full Time: Monday-Friday (10am-7pm)