Radiology Student

Radiological Assistant

Under the supervision of a Radiological Technologist, perform radiological duties in compliance with x-ray department and legal requirements. Help patients feel comfortable during the process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
• Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge and continuing education points by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
• Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart.
• Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Demonstrates clear ownership of workplace and patient safety.
• Reports mistakes, near misses, adverse events and quality and safety concerns.
• Participates in the development and implementation of safety and quality improvement activities.
• Protects patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and privacy laws.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Job Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Must be actively enrolled in Radiologic Technologist program in good standing.

Licensure/Certification Student licensure accepted but must obtain licensure within 90 days of hire.

Experience: At least 1 semester of clinical rotations. Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills required. Demonstrated teamwork skills.

Physical Requirements: Frequently required to stand and walk for extended period and frequently requires sitting. Overall dexterity is required frequently, including handling, reaching, grasping, bending, fingering, and feeling. Requires frequent climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Must be able to listen and communicate verbally in person, and on the phone. May require frequent lifting of more than 100 pounds. Overall vision is required, including close up work, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.