Radiology Tech Extender

University Hospitals; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Elyria, OH is seeking a Patient Care Support Associate to assist Radiologic Technologists during imaging procedures, verify orders, prepare patients, and coordinate with the health care team to ensure smooth patient flow.

You will assist with lifting and transporting patients, register and check-in patients, handle basic data entry in radiology systems, stock supplies, and adhere to MRI and radiation safety policies as well as PHI protection and hospital SOPs.

Qualifications

• Assist with patient assessments and preparation during imaging procedures.
• Coordinate patient care with other health care team members.
• Assist with lifting and transport of patients.
• Perform basic data entry in radiology systems.
• Register and check-in patients.
• Follow MRI and radiation safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain PHI security and comply with hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Radiologic Technologist by completing basic patient assessments including verifying patient orders, completing patient questionnaires, patient preparation and instruction.
• 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

Skills

Patient care coordination

Communication with health team

Data entry

Tools

PACS System

Job description

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.