Rad Tech Assistant (MRI)- weekends- evening/night

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Carilion Clinic is seeking a Rad Tech Assistant to transport patients to diagnostic areas and assist technologists. Key responsibilities include prepping patients, managing electronic images, and ensuring a clean work environment. This role offers the opportunity to work full-time, primarily on weekends, with a focus on patient care and team collaboration.

Benefits

Employer Funded Pension Plan

Flexible Work Arrangements

Remote Work Options

Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)

Onsite fitness studios and discounts

Discounts on childcare

Continued education and training

Qualifications

• Prefer prior clerical, computer and health care related experience.
• Experience with medical terminology preferred.
• AHA BLS-HCP required.

Responsibilities

• Transport and escort patients to diagnostic testing areas.
• Assist technologists with preparing rooms and stocking supplies.
• Manage electronic images and ensure cleanliness of patient areas.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Knowledge of Anatomy

Conflict Resolution

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

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Employment Status: Full time

Requisition Number: 152303

Requisition Number: 152303
Employment Status: Full time
Shift: Weekends Only
Shift Details: Fri, Sat, Sun 7pm-7am

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

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. Must pass Cardiac Monitoring Class

• 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.
• Greets customers and facilitates meeting customer and facility needs. May engage in conflict resolution while maintaining professionalism.
• 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.
• Maintains cleanliness and neatness of equipment, patient areas and work areas. Orders and stocks all necessary supplies and linens.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems. Communicates to the management team when service needs to be contacted.
• 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: On-the-job training provided. Prefer prior clerical, computer and health care related experience. Experience with and knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology preferred.

Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Good interpersonal, communication and employee development skills. The candidate would be required to complete an IV access course within 6 months of hire.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

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, never discouraged 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, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Recruiter: JASON A BISHOP
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For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

What matters to you is important to us—like benefits, rewards, and resources to improve your life.Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Flexible Work Arrangements/Schedules
• Remote Work Options
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Find more about Carilion Clinic’s benefits by vising our Total Rewards Page.

Carilion Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace a diverse workforce and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates without regard to Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Protected Veterans status, Disability, Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.