Radiology Assistant in dansville, New York at Noyes Memorial Hospital

Main Function:

Under supervision, perform the necessary tasks needed to assist and provide support and effcient operations in the Medical Imaging Department.

Reports To: Director of Medical Imaging and/or Supervisor of assigned modality

Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Duties:

1. Perform all non-licensed activities associated with patient care, including:

• Cleaning/organizing care environments and uptake rooms before and during patient care
• Stocking supplies
• Responding to hospital codes as assigned
• Non-licensed patient communication via mail, MyChart, or phone calls
• Prepping patient environments
• Scheduling

Department Support:

1. Support communication with physicians, nurses, patients, families, other sta?, and outside facilities
2. Lead and organize projects/tasks under the supervision of the Director of Medical Imaging
3. Implement new administrative processes and train sta? under the supervision of the Medical Director of Radiology
4. Organize RSQA meetings for Radiation Safety (KS)
5. Provide support to other imaging service lines in an unlicensed capacity as needed
6. Serve as back-up Ambulatory Tech for MRI as needed

Customer Service:

1. Assist in care delivery with positivity and professionalism
2. Reinforce the mission, goals, and objectives of the hospital

Teamwork and Problem Solving:

1. Maintain positive working relationships and function as a team player
2. Assist technologists in contacting equipment vendors for service

Career Development:

1. Maintain competencies and stay current with required education for Joint Commission compliance
2. Attend seminars or in-services as deemed necessary by the Director of Medical Imaging

MRI Subsection:

1. Assist MRI Technologists with MRI screening per safety policy
2. Competent in using patient equipment including stretchers and wheelchairs
3. Assist with safe patient transfer and transport to/from MRI setting/trailer
4. Help patients change clothes and secure belongings per MRI safety procedures
5. Schedule and complete patient information in UR RIS system as needed
6. Prepare MRI area for next patient: remove dirty linen, red bags, garbage; wipe counters; place clean linen; prepare coils/equipment
7. Provide assistance with other duties under direction of Faculty/MRI Technologist
8. Adhere to all MRI safety policies, including proximity rules during patient scans
9. Complete necessary training to work in MRI environment

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience:

• Computer experience preferred
• Classroom and on-the-job training in hospital practices and medical terminology provided

Physical Demands:

• Sitting, walking, patient transportation
• Assistance with patient extrication
• Overhead reaching, repeated motions, bending
• Use of ladder at times

Hazards:

• Exposure to radiation and bodily fluids