Radiology Assistant (MRI Core Tech)

Core Technologist

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The Core Technologist works under the direction and supervision of the Radiology Department Team leader, in performing the necessary duties that assist in the coordination and completion of daily patient care and operations.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Evening Shift.

What You Will Do:

• Reviews daily schedules to determine necessary equipment and supplies needed for patient care within the specified Radiology modality.
• Consults Radiology Team Leader and staff to determine the daily operational needs for procedures and patient care.
• Procedural room setup and turnover.
• Maintain daily supplies and stock in exam rooms and par levels in supply closets.
• Ensures that all emergency and specialized equipment (patient monitors) are checked daily.
• Conducts self in a professional manner.
• Subject to on call, weekends and holiday hours.
• Always maintains identifiable/professional attire, including using nametags and ID cards.
• Answers telephone calls.
• Respects confidentiality of patients and co-workers in all circumstances.
• Greets patients, families, co-workers and others in a calm, professional, friendly manner; makes eye contact, initiates conversation, and identifies self by name.
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of CHOP and department policies and procedures.
• Reviews policy and procedure updates from managers and CHOP.
• Reports any incident that seems unusual/deficient to supervisor and/or Security.
• Corrects and/or reports unsafe, unsecured or unclean environment to supervisor and/or Environmental, Health and Safety, or Facilities departments.
• Keeps self and work area neat and organized.
• Participates collaboratively in staff meetings, committees, projects and teams to resolve conflicts and meet institutional goals.
• Reviews and contributes to the attainment of departmental and CHOP goals annually.
• Demonstrates knowledge of constant quality improvement values and participates in CHOP and departmental Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Documents and reports all necessary education and training.
• Reviews learning needs with supervisor to set individual education and learning goals annually.
• Follows CHOP and departmental cost control standards: monitors usage of supplies.
• Other duties as assigned by modality or department leadership.

Salary Range: $21.05 - $26.35 Hourly

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