Radiology Technical Assistant - MRI (FTE, Nights)
Position Highlights
The Radiology Technical Assistant provides general support to the Imaging Department. This includes preparing the patient for the procedure/exam, transporting the patient, assisting the technologist to transfer and position the patient, assisting the technologist to perform the exam if so assigned, keeping exam rooms clean and stocked with supplies, and other general technical duties.
Department Description
Radiology at UWMC-Northwest is equipped with the advanced diagnostic imaging technology available. Our board-certified radiologists have specialty training in cardiac imaging, neuroimaging, musculoskeletal, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine and body and breast imaging. Along with our team of expert imaging technologists, they are committed to diagnosing illnesses and injuries quickly and effectively so treatment can begin. We take time and attention with each patient to explain procedures, so they'll know what to expect every step of the way. Radiology Services at UW Medical Center - Northwest offers routine radiology, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and interventional radiology.
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Prepare patient for diagnostic examination and assist technologist with limited procedures, under supervision, including but not limited to:
- Greeting patient and escorting to appropriate exam room.
- Using a professional, ethical, and caring demeanor, preparing and informing patients of exam procedure: Identify self, confirm name of patient and type of exam, explain the length of exam, and introduce technologist to the patient.
- If so assigned, assisting with transferring and positioning the patient safely and properly for examination, under the direct supervision of the technologist.
- Operating imaging equipment for assigned procedures, under direct supervision of the technologist, according to departmental procedures.
- Notifying supervising technologist immediately of equipment problems.
- Assisting technologist in processing images efficiently, both digital and hard copy.
- Completing daily work in a timely fashion within exam time-window.
- Transport patients, if so assigned, including but not limited to:
- Utilizing established patient transportation procedures and safety measures.
- Maintaining observation of patient during transport. Notifying nurse immediately if patient experiences distress or health problems.
- Maintaining transport equipment; assuring equipment is clean, in good working order, and prepared for transport use.
- Lifting, positioning, and transferring patients, using safe-lifting techniques and tools.
- Documentation, including but not limited to:
- Using RIS/PACS effectively to input/order/edit/cancel exams.
- Accurately assisting with data input (exam orders, patient data, patient charges, etc.) and required paperwork and records.
- Effectively using the computer and NWH software applications to access information.
- Coordinate and optimize customer service and workflow, including but not limited to:
- Exhibiting excellent customer service skills with patients, physician office staff, coworkers, management, vendors, etc.
- Answering telephone using defined etiquette standards; transferring calls and taking messages.
- Answering and troubleshooting questions and following through on inquiries.
- Relaying information to technical staff as appropriate.
- In order to provide a high level of customer service and necessary coverage, all staff members are required to assist in other areas (such as order entry, image library, scheduling, patient transport); work weekends, other shifts, holidays; and help co-workers with workload and projects.
- Maintain environment, including but not limited to:
- Setting up exam rooms, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are ready.
- Inventorying supplies and linens.
- Restocking rooms as needed.
- Cleaning and tidying exam rooms, patient holding rooms, wait rooms, etc.
Required Position Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent or equivalent.
- Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on assigned unit/department.
Desired Qualifications
- MRI Level II-trained License Required
- 1 year patient care experience preferred.
- CPR or BLS certification required, must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
- Certification as a C.N.A in the State of Washington preferred.
Work Schedule
Full-time Night Shift
Compensation and Benefits
Pay Range Minimum: $24.81 hourly
Pay Range Maximum: $36.06 hourly
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Position Details
Shift: Night Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance