Radiology Technical Assistant Atrium Health Union FT
Monroe, NC, United States
Job ID: 79513
Job Family: Radiology Services
Status: Full Time
Shift: Evening
Detailed Shift and Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00pm-2:30am
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 11081005639282-MRI
Overview
Interested in being considered? Please apply and a member of the Talent acquisition team will be in contact with the next steps via email or phone. Feel free to share this opportunity with others that may be interested as well and visit our careers page: https://careers.atriumhealth.org/search/radiology-services/jobs
Atrium Health Union is a 182-bed hospital in Monroe, NC, providing comprehensive emergency services and specialty medical care. The campus offers a variety of medical services, including a day surgery center, cancer treatment center, long-term care facility, behavioral health center, specialty care clinics, a community wellness and outreach program, a women and children’s center, interventional heart program and physician practices. For more than 15 years this hospital has been serving the Monroe area, and we have worked to add new services and more specialized physicians and programs to meet the growing health care needs of our community.
Interested in learning more about the benefits of joining our facilities? Check out this video: Atrium Health Radiology – Live Meaningfully - YouTube
Job Summary
Performs a variety of patient care duties and other professional activities as needed to facilitate patient care and treatment. Assists in monitoring the flow of patient activities throughout the department. Monitors patient wait time, completion of exams and responds to patient's needs.
Essential Functions
- Explains procedures to patients.
- Prepares the patient for the exam, prior to the technologist's arrival in room, and retrieves medical equipment (cribs, stretchers, etc).
- Ensures patient safety in the absence of a radiological technologist.
- Assists the technologist in properly positioning the patient to reduce repeat rates and ensure quality of the exam.
- Assists the nurse in the transport of patients to and from the procedure area when needed.
- Performs clerical duties including logs, charges, open orders, answering phones, paging physicians, and giving directions as needed.
- Obtains medication, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
- Aids in room cleaning to include disposing of soiled linen, disinfecting equipment and other disposable items.
Physical Requirements
Able to lift and carry 40 pounds. This position requires walking, standing, bending and pushing.
Education, Experience and Certifications
High School Diploma or GED required. 1 year of clerical skills required; Medical clerical skills preferred. Level II radiologic technology student is an excellent candidate.
