Radiology Assistant

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Radiology Assistant to support patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment. This role involves directly assisting the radiology team, preparing patients for radiological exams, and ensuring patient comfort. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to delivering quality care.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform patient transport and assist in procedures.
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets visitors and answers incoming calls.
• Prepares rooms for patients and assists with mobility.
• Transports patients to and from imaging equipment.

Skills

People skills

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Overview

At Emory Healthcare, we integrate science and caring to change the face of health care. Our team members are courageous individuals who are willing to challenge the status quo and help find solutions to complex problems. We’re empowered to influence change for, and with, our patients, their families, the community and each other.

Overview

At Emory Healthcare, we integrate science and caring to change the face of health care. Our team members are courageous individuals who are willing to challenge the status quo and help find solutions to complex problems. We’re empowered to influence change for, and with, our patients, their families, the community and each other.

As one of the leading academic medical systems, we’re eager to share what we learn with hospitals around the country, and the world. We’ve got the backing, knowledge, experience and permission to lead the way in developing new and better approaches to preventing and treating disease, and our patients get treatments years before anyone else.

We’re defining a new standard of care for humankind. Are YOU ready to join us?

Description

Shift: 7p-7:30a

• Greets visitors, answers and screens incoming telephone calls by providing information or take messages and distributes them to appropriate employee.
• Follows organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Uses specialized techniques in the transport of sick or convalescent persons.
• Supports cost efficient/effective delivery of care.
• Participates in unit based and hospital-wide Continuous Quality Improvement Program.
• Gives and / or receives information regarding patient schedule and information.
• Prepares rooms to receive patient; sets up necessary equipment and ensures neatness and cleanliness of room.
• Assists with preparing patients for procedures.
• Obtains necessary forms and information for exams.
• Transports patients, records, specimens and equipment to designated areas throughout organization.
• Assists ambulatory and wheelchair patients to and from diagnostic imaging equipment.
• Escorts or directs patients to rooms or departments within the facility.
• Assists sick or convalescent patients with mobility to prevent accidents and ensure comfort.
• Promptly and courteously responds to patients’ questions.
• Relays appropriate information to the appropriate staff for immediate attention.
• Reinforces patient and family teaching.
• Pulls and logs patient exams on film folders and ensures that records are properly identified; documents and routes to the appropriate department or personnel.
• Maintains confidentiality of all records. May perform data entry of patient information into organization databases.
• Observes policies and procedures pertaining to the safe operation of vehicles and equipment.
• Exercises special care to ensure the safety and comfort of patients in transit.
• Responds immediately to emergency patient situations; takes actions prescribed by policy and procedure or obtains appropriate personnel.
• May participates in the orientation of other radiology technology aides.
• Performs other related duties as required.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• People skills required.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-50% of the work day; 11-25 lbs, 25% of the workday; 01-10 lbs, 25% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail] . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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