Radiology Tech Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital in the United States is looking for a Radiology Tech Assistant to transport patients to Imaging Services, assist technologists, and provide exceptional patient care.

The role includes room setup, scheduling exams, answering calls, and maintaining safety standards while supporting both patients and technologists in a courteous, professional manner.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED and Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: Direct patient care experience; EMT / CNA or MA; IV Certified.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from Imaging Services.
• Assist technologists with room set-up and exam prep.
• Greet patients, schedule exams, answer phones and transfer patients on/off exam tables.
• Compile patient histories and pull previous exams; complete necessary paperwork.
• Provide explanations of tests and procedures; assist with patient positioning.
• Maintain CPR certification and complete hospital safety training.

Skills

Customer service

Patient care

Communication

ALARA safety

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Basic Life Support (BLS)

IV Certified

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Radiology Tech Assistant, you will transport patients to and from Imaging Services in a friendly, safe, and timely manner, providing essential support for both patients and technologists. Every day you will assist technologists with room set-up, greet patients, schedule exams, answer telephones, transfer patients on/off exam tables, compile patient histories, pull previous exams, and complete necessary paperwork. To be successful in this role, you will possess excellent customer service skills, proper phone etiquette, and a courteous, caring, professional attitude. You will be able to efficiently and safely provide direct patient care, complemented by administrative support.

• Competently transports patients, manages handoff communication, and conveys information to the technologist.
• Assists in gathering pertinent patient history, recognizes exam inconsistencies or contraindications, and notifies the technologist.
• Minimizes radiation exposure (ALARA), uses appropriate PPE, and operates equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
• Performs necessary equipment cleaning and environmental maintenance for infection control.
• Provides patients with test and procedure explanations, addresses concerns, and assists with positioning for exams.
• Maintains current CPR certification and completes all mandatory hospital patient safety and compliance training.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association

Preferred

• Previous direct patient care experience
• Emergency Medical Technician
• CNA or MA
• IV Certified

Where You’ll Work

Mercy Hospital is an 82 bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic southwestern Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for overall hospital quality. It is recognized for excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient experience and patient safety. Mercy has also received ten consecutive ‘A’ grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. Our providers use state-of-the-art technology in an environment designed to promote wellbeing and healing of body, mind, and spirit. Among the many specialty services available at Mercy are emergency care (Level III trauma designation), surgical care, cardiac care (including interventional), Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence, a Family Birthing Center, home care, hospice care and more. Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm, excellent schools, and year-round, world-class outdoor recreation opportunities including snow sports, river sports, hiking, biking, camping and more.