Rad Tech Extender

Cone Health; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health is seeking a Radiology Technologist Extender to support the radiology team in patient care during imaging procedures. Under direct supervision, you will help with basic patient assessments, verify orders, and prepare patients for imaging.

The role emphasizes efficient communication, room readiness, and a patient-centric approach within the radiology department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS CPR certification (American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider) is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists radiologic technologists with tasks such as registering in CHI and PACS, ensuring forms are completed accurately and promptly.
• Manages and directs incoming phone calls to maintain department communication and organization.
• Makes call reminders for scheduled exams to improve patient preparedness and departmental efficiency.
• Cleans and restocks procedure rooms to maintain a well-prepared environment for patient care.
• Welcomes and assists patients, their families and visitors entering the radiology department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Radiology Technologist Extender provides support and assistance to the radiologic technologist in caring for patients and family members during the imaging process. Working under direct supervision, this position assists the Radiologic Technologist by completing basic patient assessments including verifying patient orders, completing patient questionnaires, patient preparation and instruction.

Essential Job Function

• Assists technologists with tasks like minimum registration of Computerized Health Information (CHL) and the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), ensuring forms are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Manages and directs incoming phone calls to maintain efficient communication and organization within the department.
• Assists in making call reminders for scheduled exams to enhance patient preparedness and departmental efficiency.
• Enhances operational efficiency by cleaning and restocking procedure rooms to create a well-prepared environment for efficient patient care.
• Welcomes and assists patients, their families and visitors entering the radiology department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification/Listing

Experience

• Required: BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.