Radiology Assistant (Casual)

Job Description

Job Description

Radiology Assistant
Radiology Department

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.

Position Summary:

The Student Radiology Assistant performs a wide variety of routine duties including clerical, technical and patient related functions. This position is responsible for assisting members of the patient care team, and providing a wide range of health care services such as: patient check in, exam review, preparation for visit, patient education, assistance with exams and procedures, and patient transporting. This Radiology Assistant shall use a wide variety of equipment, computers and software. The Radiology Assistant shall work in a variety of imaging areas and assist with various tasks per operational needs.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with imaging and invasive procedures, performs clerical duties including recordkeeping, and maintains high quality services.
• Communicates effectively with patients/families and all care providers. Exhibits a caring attitude.
• Interacts with staff and co-workers in a manner that promotes positive working relationships.
• Checks the order for complete information and appropriateness criteria.
• Adheres to established section and organizational protocols, Quality Control, Quality Assurance Guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Sets up the imaging room to coincide with the examination being performed to include the use of proper isolation precautions, as needed.
• Provide quality customer service, explains all studies to a patient in a clear manner, and provide information and resources to patient and family.
• Safely transfers patient to and from carts, beds, wheelchairs utilizing lifting devices if necessary.
• Positions patient ensuring patient comfort and modesty.
• Engages in professional and ethical conduct.
• Adheres to proper cleaning and infection control guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Requirements:

• Graduate or a current student in an accredited Sonography or Radiology program
• The candidate shall provide a letter signed by their program director indicating the anticipated date of graduation or successful completion of the program.
• LMHS, in its discretion, may request from you or others information concerning matters that may be relevant to your eligibility for certification and certification status.
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected b