Radiology Technologist Assistant

Job Description:

• Department Location: Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital
• Shift : Full-time, 30 hrs./wk.
• Benefits Eligible : Yes

• Accountable for safe and effective delivery of patient care under the direction of the technologist.
• Assists in preparing the patient for the exam and is sensitive to their needs while in their care.
• Assist patients on and off procedure tables and to and from procedure rooms.
• Assists and/or oversees coordination of patient care.
• Coordinates patient care and communicates pertinent information to other patient care providers following procedure.
• Routinely inspects transport equipment and notifies appropriate personnel when repair is necessary.
• Transports patients to and from the Imaging department, while ensuring their comfort and safety.
• May perform IV insertion upon certification and skill pass off.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with patients, technologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Understands and adheres to any specific safety regulations or guidelines for the various imaging modalities
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in using electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong attention to details and the ability to follow instructions accurately
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff
• Ability to prioritize tasks and problem solve.

• High School Diploma
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Caregivers

• Patient care or customer service experience
• IV Certification- may not be required at all sites

Physical Requirements:

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to