Radiologic Technologist Assistant - Interventional Radiology - Kings Hwy

Job Title

This job assists the imaging technologists, nurses, and radiologists with all daily activities of the department. Performs a variety of ancillary duties to expedite the performance of imaging procedures in the most efficient and safe manner, including visually monitoring patients who are either waiting for their procedure or waiting to be transported to their hospital room.

Education

Required - High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience

Required - None.

Preferred - Work experience in an acute care setting or operating room environment.

Certifications

Required - Certification in Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 6 months of employment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Knowledge of radiology procedures and technical language.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
• Ability to work flexible schedule (nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, on-call, etc.).

Job Duties

• Assists the technologist by escorting patients and assisting in their care.
• Navigates successfully through all computer systems to obtain necessary information.
• Observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during their stay in the imaging department.
• Transports supplies, equipment, instruments, charts, records, x-rays, and reports for the department.
• Maintains adequate supplies in exam rooms, handling of oxygen tanks, developing and copying films.
• Advocates accomplishment of team goals and objectives by promoting a balanced workload and maintains a positive work environment.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.