Radiology Tech Aide

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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule Details: Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled Hours: 9am-5pm

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Cost Center: Radiology Diagnostic

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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This position assists Radiology Technologists and other department staff with patient flow and other supporting duties.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Duties include, but are not limited to, communicating with patients and preparing them for the exam, patient film and report coordination, and stocking supplies.
2. Follows all Quality Control policies and procedures for compliance with departmental, local, state, and federal regulations.
3. Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations, hospital policy, and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
4. Greets patients politely and efficiently.
5. Delivers patients to examination rooms.
6. Takes thorough and accurate patient medical histories as directed.
7. Clearly explains procedures to patients in English. Seeks out interpreter services if needed.
8. Sets up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment and supplies are available and functioning.
9. Makes patients as comfortable and relaxed as possible.
10. May monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
11. May assist with the completion of documents and treatment records, and delivering documents to PACS.
12. Assists other medical team and administrative staff members, such as physicians and nurses, in conducting special procedures or completing administrative duties.
13. Performs all duties with strict adherence to and compliance with government regulations, hospital policies and procedures, and safety/ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) guidelines.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:
1. CPR certification

Preferred:
1. High School Diploma

Experience/Skills:

Required:
1. Strong organizational and communication skills
2. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, patient positioning, equipment protocols, radiation safety, radiation protection, and basic patient care
3. Ability to communicate clearly in English with patients to explain procedures while making them as comfortable as possible
4. Ability to follow and comply with directions, procedures, policies, and regulations
5. Ability to work effectively and collaborate with medical staff, personnel, students, and patients
6. Ability to read, write, and speak clearly in English

Preferred:
1. Enrollment in a formal radiologic tech program
2. Minimum one (1) year of experience in a medical office

Unless certification, licensure, or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Constantly:
- Standing, walking, repetitive movements, working indoors, color vision
- Precise motor skills, hearing, vision

Frequently:
- Sitting, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, reaching, grasping, high stress level

Occasionally:
- Climbing, balancing, kneeling, heights

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community, and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player, and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status, or other status protected by law.

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