Department: Radiology
Position: Radiologic Technologist Assistant
Job Type: Fulltime Day Shift – 7:30a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Reports to: Zachary Spradlin
Job Summary: Supports the Radiologic Technologists in the planning, execution, and follow up of imaging exams and procedures meeting the standards of the department. Assists clerk in answering phone calls, directing patient flow, patient confirmation, rescheduling and follow up. Escorts patient throughout the department and assists as needed for patient arrival and departure from department. Performs initial screening for contrast allergies and escalates to the tech for review. Prepares and administers oral contrast. Establishes and prepares intravenous access for contrast. Draws, prepares and delivers specimens for lab testing. Assists management and technologist as needed with data entry, Performance Improvement, Quality Assurance and Radiation Safety. Assists patient in preparing for the procedure, provides patient assistance as needed and preps patient to go into imaging. Stocks patient exam rooms, supports patient flow and unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment and modality environmental standards. Coordinates inpatient department flow by maintaining communication between the department and patient floor. Engages in problem solving, crisis management and systems implementation throughout the hospital to promote and support efficient, high-quality, cost-effective patient care.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Good computer skills. Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel preferred.
- Participates in staff meetings, in-service, etc. as required
- Excellent communication skills, positive interaction with patients and families, nursing, and medical staff.
- Completes all in-services and competencies by the required date.
- Preferred but not required: EMT, CNA, or MA (or other healthcare related certification) license or eligible.
- BLS-ACLS within 1 year of hire.
- Phlebotomy/Venipuncture trained or trained within the orientation period.
Submit resume or application to humanresources@waynehospital.org.
Application Period: March 25, 2025 – Until filled
Wayne County Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer