Radiology Technician Assistant

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

WMCHealth is seeking a Radiology Technologist Assistant to transport and assist patients through imaging procedures. You will verify patient identity, ensure safe hand-offs, and support radiology staff and physicians in daily operations.

The role requires basic computer skills, data entry familiarity, and the ability to work variable shifts while maintaining patient safety and isolation procedures.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with basic computer skills.
• Working knowledge of data entry and medical terminology (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Receives patients, verifies name, medical record number, and exam.
• Transports patients to and from imaging services.
• Ensures proper isolation procedures are followed.
• Provides age-appropriate patient care.
• Monitors patients and responds to distress or pain.
• Assists technologist with patient prep and transfer to modality.
• Transfers patients using proper body mechanics.
• Maintains supplies and cleanliness of the department.
• Operates RIS/HIS or trains others on computer systems.
• Adheres to hand-off policies for patient care.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Performs other related duties and promotes brand values.

Skills

Data entry

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

RIS

HIS

Job description

Under the direction of the Radiology Technical/Nursing staff the Radiology Technologist Assistant transports patients requiring radiology procedures and receives patients to the department verifying proper identification and procedures to be performed. Insures proper hand off process is followed. Supports Radiology staff and physicians as outlined below. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Related Activities
• Receives patients, verifies name, medical record number, and exam to be performed.
• Transport patients to and from imaging services department as needed.
• Understands and complies with hospital isolation procedures.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric and general population.
• Monitors patients and recognizes and responds to patient distress, pain and/or need for assistance. Is educated in the correct procedure for emergency response required.
• Assists Technologist with patient preparation including getting patients changed and delivered to modality. Anticipates prep needs.

Clinical Support

• Assists in transfer of patients to and from imaging table using proper body mechanics and equipment
• Assists in the set up and maneuvering of fixed/ portable Radiology equipment. Anticipates equipment needs based on test scheduled.
• Assists in maintaining supplies and restocking as necessary as well as the cleanliness of the department.
• Works variable days/shifts as assigned to meet the needs of the department. Offers in advance to accept change in assignment knowing staffing will be an issue.
• Demonstrate competency in the use of all applicable aspects of the Radiology Information system (RIS), Hospital Information system (HIS), and other computer systems. Provides guidance and/or training to other hospital staff as needed.
• Complies with hospital policy regarding hand off of communication related to patient care.

Professional Development

• Attends all staff meetings unless excused by immediate supervisor, reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes signed and dated.

Other

• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Serves as brand ambassador by upholding the WMCHealth Mission, Vision, and CARE values and promoting excellence in the patient experience, during every encounter.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE

• No previous experience required but preferred.

EDUCATION

• High School Graduate; working knowledge of data entry; working knowledge of medical terminology (preferred)
• Working knowledge of basic computer skills

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• N/A

OTHER

• If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
• The ability to effectively deal with patients, visitors and employees in a difficult situation while demonstrating courtesy, respect and professionalism.
• The ability to provide positive customer relations.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability, teamwork and effectiveness in assisting the
• Radiologist Technologist.