Radiographer Assistant

is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
• Demonstrates professionalism in dealing with patients/families regarding questioning, explanation of procedures, transportation, etc.
• Greets patients/families cordially and answers questions as appropriate relating to the procedure.
• Correctly identifies patient to be transported for examination by checking patient ID band against request/orders.
• Transport patient/family to and from Radiology by wheelchair, stretcher or in arms.
• Responsible for patient safety during transport.
• Assist in moving patients to and from exam tables.
• Under the direction of a registered radiographer, positions patient/equipment for diagnostic procedures
• Assists radiographers in the performance of procedures by assisting with the positioning and immobilization of patients
• Processes images into PACS
• QC
• Cleans cassettes with appropriate germicidal solution following processing
• Burns CDs
• Answers telephone, taking special requests and information
• Communicates with radiologists, nursing units/ED via telephone and in person, information relating to the patient and/or imaging study

Education and/or Experience

• Currently enrolled in an AA degree program in Radiologic Technology with the completion of at least 6 months of clinical applications in a hospital setting.
• Must possess the skills and knowledge base normally associated with the completion of the first year of formal education in an approved school of radiologic technology.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• CPR certification