Radiology Tech Assistant
Core
Transports patients, prepares rooms and equipment, and assists technologists and radiologists during diagnostic imaging procedures to ensure high-quality imaging services.
Role type
Support staff radiology technician assistant
Builds
Diagnostic imaging exams and patient transport services
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Imaging
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient transport and positioning, contrast material preparation, infection control, radiation safety (ALARA), equipment maintenance, patient screening and identification, inventory management, basic life support
Preferred skills
Clinical background, enrollment in healthcare track program
Technologies
PACS, Lifechart
Responsibilities
Transport patients to/from imaging areas, prepare rooms and equipment for procedures, assist with patient positioning and lifting, prepare and handle contrast materials, maintain infection control and safety protocols, manage supply inventory, process patient information in PACS, assist with portable exams and specimen packaging.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on support staff