Radiology Support Technician

Summary

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT(S)

• High school diploma required.
• Advanced Degree preferred.
• Previous background in healthcare with hands on patient contact and patient care experience is highly desirable.
• Previous experience or knowledge of a Radiology Department is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with other members of staff and patients
• Knowledge and understanding of hospital functions.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Should be able to push/pull, lift/move 35 lb., be able to perform moderately difficult manual manipulations such as using a keyboard, writing, and filing for extended periods of time, must be able to perform tasks which require hand-eye coordination such as data entry, typing and using photo copiers. Mobility requirements may include the ability to be stationary at a workstation for a prolonged period time in addition to being able to squat or be mobile for a reasonable length of time and distance. Communication requirements include the ability to comprehend the spoken English language in addition to being able to communicate and read the English language.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

• Observes patients and reports to Radiologic Technologists any observations related to patient.
• Assist Technologists in patient transfers and patient positioning.
• Provides directions on having patients change for required exams.
• Stock linen in all departments, remove soiled linen.
• Stock supplies in exam rooms
• Transport ED patients and inpatients to and from radiology modalities when needed.
• Check-in and registration of patients as needed on a rotational basis.
• Excellent person-to-person skills including verbal and non-verbal interactions.
• Adaptability with day-to-day changes to meet departmental needs.
• Ability to multi-task
• Optimization of outpatient schedules with the assistance of Supervisors and Technologists
• Cross training for interdepartmental efficiencies required.
• Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest, or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, or domestic violence victim status.

Salary Range: $18.33-$26.58/hour

• Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.