Radiology Tech Associate - CT Student

Performs a variety of patient care duties and other professional activities as needed to facilitate patient care and treatment. Performs under the supervision of a radiology technologist. Assists in monitoring the flow of patient activities in the department.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic diagnostic x-rays supervised by a radiology technologist
• Identifies and assists patients with questions about procedures
• Prepares patients for exam and ensures patient safety in the absence of the radiology technologist
• Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast media materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist or registered nurse
• Assists physicians and technologists in the performance of diagnostic exams based on assigned modality and career pursuits (Rad/Fluoro, CT, IR, Mammography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET, Ultrasound) to include procedures requiring the administration of contrast media
• Retrieves patient orders and requisitions while supporting administrative or miscellaneous work tasks in the RIS, EMR, or other standard applications required in the workflow for diagnostic exams
• Assists patients to restrooms, with bedpans, urinals and other ancillary clinical support needs as required
• Assists with administrative duties, quality assurance, safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements

Physical Requirements

• Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies
• Occasional standing, walking, and sitting during normal operation
• Frequently may be required to stretch, bend, twist, squat or kneel in the daily operation of the assigned clinical area
• May be exposed to various physical conditions throughout the day such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, being near moving equipment
• Required to use radiation safety guidelines to prevent exposure to ionizing radiation, MRI safety, and infection control as dictated by the procedural area

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with preliminary coursework toward a certificate or degree in a medical imaging field
• Clinical experience based on the educational program affiliated with the pursuit of career in medical imaging
• Medical clerical skills preferred
• BLS required