Rad Tech Assistant, PRN

hchin; Corydon (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Harrison County Hospital is seeking a Rad Tech Assistant for a PRN, as needed position. The Radiologic Technologist Assistant transports patients from other areas in the hospital to the diagnostic imaging department to ensure comfort and safety, and assists staff technologists with transfers to the imaging table.

Under the direction of the Diagnostic Imaging Coordinator, the assistant maintains mammography files, digitizes films into PACS, and supports departmental functions.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with department manager, radiologist, physicians, staff, patients and families.
• Knowledge of medical terminology helpful, but not required.
• High school graduate or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients from other areas to the diagnostic imaging department with a focus on comfort and safety.
• Assist Radiologic Technologists with patient transfer to imaging table and related duties.
• Maintain mammography file folders and manage their retrieval/return.
• Digitize out-of-hospital films into PACS and perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PACS/RIS

Job description

Harrison County Hospital is seeking a Rad Tech Assistant for a PRN, as needed position.

The Radiologic Technologist Assistant transports patients from other areas in the hospital to the diagnostic imaging department in a manner conducive to their comfort, safety and well being and assists staff Radiologic Technologists with patient transfer to imaging table, helping patient to the bathroom and other duties. Under the direction of the Diagnostic Imaging Coordinator the Radiologic Technologist Assistant maintains mammography file folders, retrieves and returns mammography file folders, digitizes out of hospital films into PACS, and other duties as directed. The Radiologic Technologist Assistant has a working knowledge of patient care equipment and transportation devices. The Radiologic Technologist Assistant has a working knowledge of PACS/RIS burns CD's with patient images and information. The Radiologic Technologist Assistant renders quality patient care in accordance with the philosophy, mission, objectives and policies of Harrison County Hospital and provides services to all age groups. This position may require training in other areas and the assistant may be assigned other duties as deemed necessary to enhance the overall departmental functions. The Radiologic Technologist Assistant takes reasonable precautions when caring for patients, with the knowledge that mistakes may have serious consequences for the patient. The Radiologic Technologist Assistant supports and assumes a role in the Harrison County Hospital customer service program and is willing to work any part of a 24 hour shift to enhance the departmental functions.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Must be able to communicate effectively with department manager, radiologist, physicians, their staffs, patients and their families.
• Knowledge of medical terminology helpful, but not required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Previous medical experience preferred, but not required.