Radiology Tech Assistant/UKHC in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky

HS

1 yr

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified within 90 days of hire

Requires heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 50 pounds. Also requires some repetitive motion tasks

Varies. Requires some holidays and call.

The Department of CT Services is seeking a Radiology Technologist Assistant.

This position provides clinical support and patient care functions alongside the CT staff at Good Samaritan Campus. The selected candidate will assist with facilitating patient throughput in the department by performing functions such as preparing patients for their exam, room turnover, answering phones, cleaning, transporting patients, stocking supplies, interacting with the RIS system, and assisting with patient transfers.

This position will also support the Radiology Exam Protocol process. This position will also be responsible for rounding throughout the department to ensure cleanliness and appropriate patient communication.

Attention to detail, accuracy, computer literacy, sensitivity to patient privacy, healthcare or medical office experience, patient care and excellent communicator.

One or more years of healthcare and medical office experience preferred.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.