Radiologic Technologist Assistant

Center for Orthopaedics; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Orthopaedics in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Radiologic Technologist Assistant to support radiology patients by preparing changing rooms, interviewing for MRI clearance, and assisting technologists with patient positioning across modalities. The role emphasizes efficient, compliant care and accurate EMR/PACS documentation.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, customer-focused, and capable of working closely with MRI staff to screen patients and facilitate smooth examinations

Responsibilities

• Facilitates getting patients ready for examinations including dressing patients and screening MRI patients
• Assists patients on and off the examination tables
• Assists the department with various clerical requirements
• Ensure that all duties are performed in an efficient manner and in compliance with regulations
• Assists with EMR documentation and PACS
• Assist MRI Technologist screen and assist patients as needed
• Performs other tasks as assigned

Job description

JOB TITLE

Radiologic Technologist Assistant

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

To provide the highest level of service to Center for Orthopaedics' Radiology patients. Responsible for cleaning and setting up the changing room prior to patient use, will interview and screen all patients for MRI clearance, and assists the technologists with positioning patients in their procedure. Assists technologists in all modalities as needed to provide quality care to our customers.

SUPERVISION REQUIRED

Administrator

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position does not supervise any employees.

Essential Functions

• Facilitates getting patients ready for examinations including dressing patients and screening MRI patients
• Assists patients on and off the examination tables.
• Assists the department with various clerical requirements.
• Ensure that all duties are performed in an efficient manner and in compliance with regulations.
• Assists with EMR documentation and PACS.
• Assist MRI Technologist screen and assist patients as needed.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.