Radiology Technologist Assistant- Atrium Health Morehead Medical Plaza MRI - FT Day

Company: Atrium Health
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Overview This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.Want to learn more about the benefits of joining our facilities? Check out this video: Atrium Health Radiology Live Meaningfully - YouTube Job SummaryPerforms 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 RequirementsAble to lift and carry 40 pounds. This position requires walking, standing, bending and pushing.Education, Experience and CertificationsHigh School Diploma or GED preferred. BLS for Healthcare Providers required.Medical and/or clerical skills preferred. Positions are primarily designated for anyone interested in the pursuit of a career in medical imaging. Associated topics: medical, medical lab science, medical laboratory science, medical technologist, mlt, pathology, services, technician, technician iv, technician lab

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