Radiology Tech Assistant

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Lead Technologist or Manager Medical Imaging and in accordance with established policies and procedures, transports patients requiring radiographic procedures, works directly with imaging technologist and radiologists to facilitate and help assure high-quality imaging services to patients. Exercises critical thinking within the understanding and context of a formalized training program to prioritize workload and patient management situations. Works closely with Diagnostic Imaging Technologists and others to make recommendations that will improve operational efficiencies. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct. Incorporate new CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence. Fosters patient and family centered care in accordance with Brown University Health’s mission, vision, values with consideration of the Brown University Health, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns. Performs all essential functions with consideration of the age-specific needs of the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient. Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital and department policies, procedures and objectives. Prepares room, equipment, and needed supplies for diagnostic imaging procedure. Positions special kits or trays to facilitate procedure. Prepares contrast material as needed within the limits of formal training and in accordance with written department procedures. Assists Technologist and/ or radiologist during the procedure or exam as needed, and works with equipment and related devices within the scope of formal training and understanding to complete the examination. Helps manage patients during the procedure while observing radiation safety rules. Remains in the room during fluoro and minor interventional procedures to give the Radiologist supplies when requested. Assists with packaging specimens for the labs and checking that the specimens are labled as needed properly with the proper patient information. Cleans the room and equipment upon completion of the exam. Works with medical documents and information in a manner that supports department and hospital patient care policies and procedures. Reviews and researches…