Job Title: Radiology Tech Aide

Summary

The Radiology Tech Aide performs a wide variety of routine duties including clerical, technical and patient related functions. The Tech Aide is responsible for assisting members of the Radiology and Clinical Team and providing a range of healthcare services.

Responsibilities

• Assists Radiology Technologist with imaging exams
• Transport patients to and from the imaging procedure room
• Accurately inputting patient information for proper identification of patient images
• Sets up an imaging room to coincide with the examination being performed
• Performs between case cleaning as needed in order to minimize turnaround time between imaging and/or procedures
• Assists with coordinating work assignments to ensure a smooth workflow
• Providing assistance to patients with such tasks as dressing, changing or removing items which may interfere with the procedure being performed
• Using appropriate body mechanics to assist patients in transferring to and from imaging tables
• Gaining the cooperation of the patient to ensure accurate positioning
• Observing the patient during all radiographic procedures to ensure patient safety
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment, to include the use of personal protective equipment as needed
• Assisting in maintaining appropriate equipment and supplies in the department
• Works as an integral part of the Radiology healthcare team, responsible for maintaining a safe environment in which quality patient care is delivered
• Responds professionally when interacting with patients, public and staff
• Completing other comparable duties and assignments as directed by the Radiology Manager
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent

Certifications/Licensure

• Not applicable

Experience

• Previous medical aide and/or professional healthcare environment experience preferred

Technical Skills

• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications. (e.g. PACS, EPIC, Word, Excel, etc.) Able to interact with computers to enter data or process information

Soft Skills

• Must be available to work a flexible schedule to meet the demands of a changing scheduling environment and accommodate the needs of the practice
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to document/record information
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work well and communicate professionally with physicians, patients and staff in all levels in the organization
• Willingness to provide personal assistance to patients and co-workers as needed
• Able to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time
• Ability to learn from, and provide training to, others regarding proper safety and patient handling procedures
• Ability to interpret and explain an extensive variety of instructions
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strength and weaknesses of alternate solutions or approaches to a problem
• Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision making 

Physical Requirements

• Stand or sit for extended periods of time
• Must be physically able to assist patients during ambulation and examination

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Duties and responsibilities, experience, qualifications, skills, supervisory relationship, physical/mental demands, and environmental/ working conditions may change as needs evolve.