RAD TECH ASSISTANT

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Onsite fitness

Job summary

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Radiology Technologist Assistant to transport patients and assist technologists in imaging areas.

Under supervision, you will prep rooms, stock supplies, document information in EMR, and help ensure patient safety and dignity. Prior experience is not required; AHA BLS-HCP is required. The role offers benefits and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
• Experience: none.
• Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required.
• Other Minimum Qualifications: Good interpersonal, communication and employee development skills.

Responsibilities

• Transport and escort patients to imaging areas.
• Assist technologists with preparing rooms and stocking supplies.
• Document information in the EMR and manage patient flow.
• Ensure patient dignity and safety during transfers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Employee development

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Employment Status: Full time Shift: Night (United States of America) Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke Requisition Number: R162283 RAD TECH ASSISTANT (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

The Radiology Technologist Assistant is responsible for transporting and/or escorting patients to and from diagnostic testing areas. They will assist technologists with preparing rooms/stocking supplies, positioning, prepping patients and documenting information within the EMR. facilitates patient flow. Helps patients complete history sheets. The Rad Tech Assistant Rad Tech Assistants will be responsible for transport and/or escorting of patients to and from diagnostic testing areas. They will assist technologists with preparing rooms/stocking supplies, positioning, prepping patients and documenting information within the EMR. Facilitates patient flow. Helps patients complete history sheets. Assists with positioning and prepping of patients. Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriate care for patients of all ages. Manages electronic images. Uses computer skills and anatomy knowledge to look-up, review and print images in an anatomically correct manner. Assists physicians in accessing electronic images online or CD. Loads prior films for storage and retrieval. Greets customers and facilitates meeting customer and facility needs. May engage in conflict resolution while maintaining professionalism. Assists with patient access registration and transportation. Assists technologists. Under supervision of a Registered Radiologic Technologist or Provider, the Rad Tech Assistant will prep the patient by gaining appropriate IV access for the administration of saline and/or contrast. Maintains thorough knowledge of clinical information system for data entry and retrieval of office files, and inventory of office supplies. Maintains an orderly work environment. Utilizes all communications tools effectively. Calls in reports to physician offices. Notifies technologist/radiologist/physician of stat orders and changes. Demonstrates excellent telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, visitors, physicians, and other health care professionals. Receives and screens in-coming calls via telephone and patient call system. Route calls to appropriate individual and takes messages accurately. Assists physicians with retrieving report information from dictation system. Assists with orientation of new employees. Transports patients of all ages via appropriate mode of transportation to and from Imaging Services. Assists patients to ensure safe transfer between wheelchairs/stretchers and imaging equipment. Assures patient dignity and comfort. Utilizes appropriate body mechanics and devices. Documents transport activity appropriately. Recognizes and reports appropriate data reflective of the patient's status; interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age and/or specific needs. Maintains cleanliness and neatness of equipment, patient areas and work areas. Orders and stocks all necessary supplies and linens. Uses principles of infection control, sterilization and dis-infection in performance of routine procedures. Performs tasks related to the storage and distribution of sterile supplies according to accepted policy and procedures. Troubleshoots equipment problems. Communicates to the management team when service needs to be contacted. Loads film into laser cameras. Provides quality control on a daily basis for refrigerator, warming cabinet and eye wash stations. Complies with infection control, radiation safety, OSHA standards, and practices safe operation of all assigned equipment.

What We Require:

Education: High School graduate or equivalent. Experience: none Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required. Other Minimum Qualifications: Good interpersonal, communication and employee development skills.

Compensation Range:

$16.18 - $22.65 Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status.

Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace.

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion

Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away. When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.

In our workplace, we’re devoted to the success of our employees. No matter where you are in your career, we will help you continue to learn, grow, and share your knowledge with others.

Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we’ll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Join an organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, fully dedicated, and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, and multi-specialty physician practices spanning southwestern Virginia. Join us and begin your career in a place where every day is a new adventure of creating the future of health care.