MHLC - PRN Radiology Technician Student

at  Lafayette County

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or equivalent
CPR Certification
Enrolled in Radiology Technician program
Active Certified Nursing Assistant Certification (preferred)
Demonstrates personal and professional integrity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for unit-phone management, order entry, and coordinating the flow of information into
the electronic health record.
Provides direct patient care under the direct supervision of the Radiology Manager.
Responsible for safe patient transport to and from the department.
The Radiology Technologist Assistant may be assigned to work in a variety of imaging sections, assist
multiple radiology modalities and/or clinical services per operational needs. The incumbent must be
able to resolve conflict and endure the pressures associated with a constantly changing work
environment. The incumbent assists with exams on adults, geriatric patients, adolescents, and
pediatric age groups and performs patient assessment within the scope of practice. The exams may be
performed in the various Radiology Imaging sections.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrates professional responsibility in the Radiology Assistant role.
Proficient in the understanding of Medical Terminology.
Proficient in MHLC Electronic Health Record System, both registration and clinical functions.
Proficient in the coordination of flow of Radiology patients from admission to discharge.
Proficient in the performance of routine Unit Coordinator tasks
Proficient in Computer skills.
Ability to create an environment that fosters professional behavior
Communicates effectively with patients/families and all care providers.
Interacts with staff and co-workers in a manner that promotes positive working relationships.
Checks the order for complete information and appropriateness criteria.
Schedules exams as needed.
Obtains sufficient information to determine whether the procedure should be performed immediately
or within a specific period.
Assist with coordinating work assignments to ensure a smooth workflow
Sets up the imaging room to coincide with the examination being performed to include the use of
proper isolations precautions when needed.
Verifies two patient identifiers.
Provide quality customer service, explains all studies to patient in a clear manner, and provide
information and resources to patient and family.
Safely transfers patient to and from carts, beds and wheelchairs utilizing multiple lifting devices.
Positions the patient, ensuring patient comfort and modesty.
Exhibits caring attitude when relating to patients.
Maintains a clean, orderly, well-stocked room.
Accurately records patient exams and follow proper billing procedures.
Notifies appropriate staff when equipment malfunctions.
Other duties as deemed appropriate and assigned

MANAGEMENT STATEMENT:

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonable job
related duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or other management personnel. Management reserves the
right to change job responsibilities, duties and hours as needs prevail. This document is for management
communication only and not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment.

MHLC VALUES EXPECTATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ability to follow the disciplines as documented in the Memorial Hospital and Primary Care Clinics Code
of Conduct.
Ability to follow the disciplines as documented in the Confidentiality and Information Access
Agreement.