Radiology Tech Extender

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Cleveland seeks a Radiology Tech Extender to support radiology technologists, assist with patient preparation, documentation, and ensure safety and workflow efficiency in a busy imaging department.

The role is full-time with night shifts and rotating weekends/holidays. Requires a high school diploma or GED, <1 year of customer service experience, and BLS on hire; strong communication and PHI handling skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Less than 1 year customer service experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist Radiologic Technologist by completing basic patient assessments and preparation.
• Facilitate patient care including lifting, transport, chaperone and monitoring.
• Assist with Radiology computer information and data entry including PAC system.
• Ensure availability of procedural supplies including ordering and stocking.
• Follow MRI and radiation safety policies and procedures.
• Register and check-in patients; coordinate patient care with the health care team.

Skills

Basic patient care

Communication

Workflow management

Patient coordination

PAC system knowledge

Electronic health records

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - Radiology Tech Extender (260008VH)

Radiology Tech Extender - ( 260008VH )

• Full Time
• Night Shift
• Working rotating weekends and holidays required

A Brief Overview

Provides support and assistance to the Radiologic Technologist in caring for patients and family members during the imaging process, completing clerical/computer duties, lifting/transporting of patients, and following hospital and departmental policies, protocols, and SOPs (including Radiation and MRI safety).

What You Will Do

• Assist the Radiologic Technologist by completing basic patient assessments including verifying patient orders, completing patient questionnaires, patient preparation and instruction. Communication with other members of the health care team to help coordinate patient care.
• Facilitate patient care including, lifting, transport, chaperone and monitoring of patients.
• Assist with Radiology computer information and data entry including PAC system.
• Ensure the adequate availability of procedural supplies to include ordering and stocking patient care supply item.
• Follow hospital initiative in order to meet patient satisfaction goals.
• Follow MRI and radiation safety policies and procedures
• Follow hospital and department Core Values, SOPs, policies, and standards
• Register and check-in patients
• Communicate with other members of the health care team to help coordinate patient care

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• High School Equivalent / GED High School diploma (Required)

Work Experience

• less than 1 year customer service experience (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Basic patient care skills (Required proficiency)
• Able to communicate effectively and interact with a diverse population across mutli-generations. (Required proficiency)
• Able to organize and adjust to changing workflow and patient care needs. (Required proficiency)
• Good communication skills. (Required proficiency)
• Patient care equipment specific to assigned population; telephone; nurse call system; pager, computers (Required proficiency)
• knowledge of PAC system and electronic health records. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%