Radiology Student Tech Aide/Assistant

Job Description Summary

Assists Radiological Technologist and department by performing a variety of clerical and patient care activities. Receives and transports patients, and answers questions regarding procedures. Preparation of imaging rooms, stocking of supplies, and assisting Radiological Technologist with procedures as needed.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC000823 COL - Diagnostic Radiology (DMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-19

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Work Shift

Job Description

Radiology Student Aide/Assistant (MA0901)

Entity/Organization:  MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

Hours per week: 12

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: PRN

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly

Job Summary/Purpose: Assists Radiological Technologist and department by performing a variety of clerical and patient care activities. Receives and transports patients, and answers questions regarding procedures. Preparation of imaging rooms, stocking of supplies, and assisting Radiological Technologist with procedures as needed.

Job Responsibility:  Demonstrate knowledge of clerical duties, policies, and assist in departmental needs.

Success Criteria:

a. Aides must have knowledge of EPIC and SECTRA (PACS).

Follow patient 2 identifier policy Use of professional manner when answering phone calls Assist with stocking of supplies

Job Responsibility: Assist technologist with patient flow and radiation safety procedures.

Success Criteria:

Assist with preparation of patients for imaging studies. Obtain protocols from radiologist and present to supervising technologist. Assures patient clinical history is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner Escort patients back to waiting areas or patient rooms Assist with quality assurance on all equipment, including identification of defective equipment and appropriate reporting. Assist with answering departmental phones

Job Responsibility: Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe patient handling that is appropriate to the age of the patients served: pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Success Criteria:

Demonstrate the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs. Demonstrate knowledge growth and development, and the ability to appropriately utilize that knowledge in providing care for individual patients. Recognizes and responds to acute and emergency situations, providing ongoing assistance to patients under the direction of supervising technologist or RN. May be asked to apply restraints. Communicate observations related to patient activity and other relevant information (i.e changes in patient behavior or symptoms to supervising technologist/RN in an accurate and timely fashion. Demonstrate respect for patient rights and maintains privacy and confidentiality.

Minimum Training and Education: 

Enrolled in an accredited college as a first-year Radiology student. BLS certification is required.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:  Current Basic Life Support (BLS).

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform “pinching” operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs.

Radiology Student Aide/Assistant transition to Radiology Tech I

Upon completion of the ARRT radiology registry, a promotion will be awarded from a student tech position to a vacant radiology technologist position. The promotion wage increase will be based on passing the radiology tech registry. Benefits and sign on bonus will also be awarded if eligible based on position.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Training and Education: 

Enrolled in an accredited college as a first-year Radiology student. BLS certification is required.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:  Current Basic Life Support (BLS).

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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