Radiologic Technologist Assistant - MRI

Job Requirements

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Radiologic Technologist Assistant support Radiologic Technologists by preparing customers/patients for imaging procedures, maintains radiology equipment, managing supplies, and ensuring a clean and safe work environment. The Radiologic Technologist Assistant helps with customer/patient positioning, documentation, and workflow efficiency while adhering to applicable safety and regulatory standards to support high-quality diagnostic imaging services. 

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITES  

1. Provides patient positioning assistance working directly under the supervision of the Technologist or Sonographer. 
2. Transports patients using a stretcher, wheelchair, and beds in accordance with safety procedures and handoff communication processes. 
3. Ensures all exam rooms and equipment are stocked, disinfected, and ready for the next patient. 
4. Maintains a safe environment for patients, team members and yourself. 
5. Follows all Federal, State and Regional healthcare regulations and adhere to the Joint Commission standards. 
6. Ensures accurate and timely assistance to the technologist or sonographer. 
7. Maintains flexibility, adapts to changes in workflow processes and the needs of the Health First organization based upon fluctuations in patient volume. 
8. Communicates effectively with customers (patients, LP, other Health First associates, the public, etc.) always using excellent customer relation skills.  
9. Utilizes supplies and equipment with care in a safe, proficient and cost-effective manner. 

Work Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• Work Experience: None 
• Licensure: None 
• Certification: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained. 
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: 

1. Demonstrate effective time management and critical thinking skills. 
2. Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a stressful work environment and to respond to life threatening situations. 

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS  

• Work Experience:  

1. Prior experience in patient care or customer service. 
2. Prior general office experience of one year or more. 
3. Prior radiology experience. 

• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Basic computer skills. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Physically agile; requires walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching majority of the shift. 
• Heavy work that frequently includes lifting or moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without assistance.  
• May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or overhead. 
• May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift. 
• May be exposed to inside environments and outside environments with extreme temperatures, air contamination, dirt, grease, or water. 
• May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines. 
• May operate various types of manual and motorized equipment used in the transportation of materials. 
• May be exposed to intense noise or vibration and awkward or confined work position. 
• Communicating with others to exchange information. 
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks. 
• Workspace may vary from open to confined.
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle. 

Benefits

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

Schedule : Part-Time

Shift Times : 1100am_1100pm

Paygrade : 24