Radiology Tech Assistant | PRN

• The Rad tech assistant is responsible for providing transportation of patients (ages pediatrics to geriatrics) to the Radiology department; also responsible for assisting technologists in performing transfers or ambulation to prevent falls; preparing patients and equipment for therapy and performing tasks to maintain department in orderly condition.

• →Properly identifies self/Properly identifies patient using two identifiers.
• →Logs out patient.
• →Obtains hands off communication form.
• →Communicates with nursing personnel upon patients return to his/her room.
• →Transports patient in a safe, friendly manner; aware of their needs.
• →Properly obtains, returns, and secures oxygen tanks.
• →Prepares patients and equipment for therapy.
• →Protects patient information and maintains confidentiality.
• →Assists technologists in performing transfers or ambulation to prevent falls.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have on-the-job training in transfer techniques and basic patient care.
• Basic mathematical skills;
• Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English;
• Ability to communicate with patients, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Ability to maintain positive attitude towards patient;
• Must be able to function under stress caused by emergency situation.

• Work requires light duty lifting and ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information with patients, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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