Radiology Tech Assistant - Per Diem / Flex - Variable Shift

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, 

Dental, Vision and Much More!

Bonus Potential

Job summary

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas is seeking a Rad Tech Assistant to support staff technologists in the imaging department. The role involves transporting patients, aiding in portable X-ray procedures, and maintaining infection control throughout the process.

The candidate must be enrolled in an accredited Radiologic Technology program with 7 months to 1 year of radiology experience and will assist in reception tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• The Rad Tech Assistant must be enrolled in an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
• Minimum 7 months to 1 year of experience in radiology is required.
• Support staff technologists during imaging procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients to and from the imaging department using beds, stretchers, or wheelchairs.
• Maintain infection control practices when moving patients and notify staff of any infection status.
• Use transport aids like slide boards, maxi slides, or lifts when needed.
• Ensure patients are properly clothed and privacy is preserved during transport.
• Assist in the reception area, check patients in, answer phones, and provide general assistance.
• Accompany staff during portable X-ray examinations to aid in positioning.

Skills

Patient transport

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

Radiologic Technology program enrollment

Experience in radiology

Tools

Portable X-ray

Transport equipment

Job description

We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team.

Join us in performing Sacred Work!

Competitive Benefits Are Offered Including

• Matched Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!
• Bonus Potential

Summary/Objective

The Rad Tech Assistant is responsible for assisting the staff technologist as directed. The Rad Tech Assistant must support the mission of providing Sacred Work to all who enter the doors of Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas.

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Safely transport patients to and from the imaging department via bed, stretcher, or wheelchairs. Must be knowledgeable in the use of oxygen units, both mobile and wall units and maintains the correct number of units while in transport.
• Maintain infection control principals in removing patients from their rooms and while transporting. Must alert technical staff to infection control status.
• Utilize transport equipment knowledgably and safely. Must use transport aids such as slide boards, maxi slides or multiple person lifts when required.
• Ensure patients are properly clothes prior to transport while striving to maintain patient privacy and dignity. Notify technical staff of patients arrival in the department.
• Assist, as needed, in the reception area checking patients in, answering phones and providing general patient assistance.
• Accompany staff technologist on portable x-ray examinations to aid in positioning of patient.

Required Education And Experience

The Rad Tech Assistant must be enrolled in an accredited Radiologic Technology Program in good standing with a minimum of 7 months to 1 year of experience

Required License/Certifications

N/A