Radiographer Assistant

General Purpose of Job:

Under the direct supervision of registered radiographers, assists with all radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures, including portable bedside exams.  Provides support to technical staff by assisting in the positioning and immobilization of patients undergoing radiographic procedures.  He or she is responsible for correct identification and transport of patients to and from the department. 

The Radiographer Assistant will perform other related duties as deemed necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description 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

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Effectively administers performance management system including:

• developmental feedback

• goal setting

• assesses competency

• progressive discipline

• Strong knowledge of and effective in administering hospital policies and procedures.

• Responsible for sound management of human resources.

• Makes and implements decisions compatible with organizational goals.

• Maintains composure, effectiveness, and flexibility under pressure.

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