Radiology Support Technician: MRI/CT & Patient Flow

Montgomery College; Hundred Oaks (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health seeks a Radiology Technician Assistant to support technologists by preparing patients and improving imaging flow. This role focuses on upfront patient help to enable timely care and efficient imaging processes.

Responsibilities include assisting with MRI/CT procedures, screening, patient transport, and maintaining readiness of imaging areas. Experience in healthcare settings is valued for collaboration and safe operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Accepts and performs patient care duties as assigned by Allied Health Professional.
• Answers phone calls from patients and helps direct patient flow.
• Keeps patients informed of wait times and/or next steps in their medical processes.
• Receives phone calls from the floor/ED and provides timely communication regarding scheduling.
• Serves as second MRI personnel for MRI safe coverage within Zone 3 and 4 per ACR and JCAHO requirements; assists CT support.
• Patient retrieval and procedures transport assistance as needed.
• Initial MRI screening for metal/allergies and CT screening for allergies; escalates to the Technologist for review.
• Provides patient assistance (e.g. restroom) and preps patient for imaging.
• Supports patient flow and unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment and modality environmental standards.
• Participates in modality staff meetings and trainings as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt Health seeks a Radiology Technician Assistant to support technologists by preparing patients and improving imaging flow. This role focuses on upfront patient help to enable timely care and efficient imaging processes.

Responsibilities include assisting with MRI/CT procedures, screening, patient transport, and maintaining readiness of imaging areas. Experience in healthcare settings is valued for collaboration and safe operations.