About this role
Employment Status:
Full timeShift:
Day (United States of America)Facility:
2001 Crystal Spring Ave - RoanokeRequisition Number:
R157548 RAD TECH ASSISTANT- Outpatient (Open)How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:
The Radiology Technologist Assistant transports and/or escorts patients to and from diagnostic testing areas. They assist technologists with patient positioning, prepping patients, and documenting information within the EMR.Greets visitors/patients and facilitates meeting their needs and facility needs.
Transports patients via appropriate mode of transportation to and from Imaging Services. Assists patients to ensure safe transfer between wheelchairs/stretchers and imaging equipment. Facilitates patient flow.
Helps patient complete history sheets.
Assists with positioning and prepping of patients.
Manages electronic images. Reviews and prints images. May enter data and retrieve office files.
May prep the patient by gaining appropriate IV access for the administration of saline and/or contrast.
Calls physician offices. Notifies technologist/radiologist/physician of stat orders and changes.
Receives and screens in-coming calls via telephone and patient call system. Routes calls to appropriate individual and takes messages as needed. Assists physicians with retrieving report information from dictation system.
Assists with new employee orientation.
Maintains cleanliness and neatness of equipment, patient areas and work areas. Orders and stocks all necessary supplies and linens. Assist with office supply inventory.
Troubleshoots equipment problems. Communicates to appropriate person when service needs to be contacted.
Complies with infection control, radiation safety, OSHA standards, and practices safe operation of all assigned equipment.
What We Require:
Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
Experience: none
Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Good interpersonal, communication and employee development skills. Required to complete an IV access course within 6 months of hire.
Recruiter:
TAMIKA RICKMANRecruiter Email:
[email protected]For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies
Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic
Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.
When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
Other facts
About Carilion Clinic
Carilion Clinic is a non-profit health care organization serving nearly one million people in Virginia through hospitals, outpatient specialty centers and advanced primary care practices. Led by multi-specialty physician teams with a shared philosophy that puts the patient first, Carilion is committed to improving outcomes for every patient while advancing the quality of care through medical education and research. For more information, visit CarilionClinic.org.
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What you'll do
- The Radiology Technologist Assistant is responsible for transporting patients to and from diagnostic testing areas and assisting technologists with patient positioning and preparation. They also manage electronic images, facilitate patient flow, and maintain cleanliness in the work areas.
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