Radiology Tech Assistant at Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH) in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

What's in it for you?

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  Commuting: 50% discount on MBTA passes or on-site parking for night shift employees


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  Medical, Dental & Vision insurance: Starts day 1


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  PTO: up to 30 days annually for new hires including hospital holidays


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  Retirement: A hospital funded pension plus a 403(b) with company match


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  Career Growth: Exposure to a fast-paced radiology department in a level I trauma center. Excellent experience for an applicant interesting in this field.

The Radiology Technical Assistant works as a fundamental part of the Radiology healthcare team. Works under the direct supervision of a Radiologic Technologists and Radiologists. The Technical assistant is responsible for assisting the technologists as instructed during routine procedures (i.e. such as lifting, transporting, and directing patients in and out of the Radiology suite). Assists RSR's with scheduling Imaging exams and answering phone calls. Technical assistant reports directly to the supervisors, technical manager or operations manager.


PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with the supervisor and technologists to assist in efficient daily operations and patient workflow


• Provides safe and compassionate care to patients of all ages


• Follows proper Patient Identification Process


• Follows Hospital and Departmental Policies including HIPAA and Hand Hygiene


• Appropriately assists patients identified as a falls risk


• Exercises sound independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative under pressure and in a variety of situations


• Ability to locate emergency equipment, code carts and understands importance of calling the Code Team vs. the Rapid Response Team


• Monitors and replenishes the department's stock and linen supplies


• Prepares and cleans the equipment and room before/after each patient to maintain a clean and safe work environment


• Assists technologists with patient positioning, moving and lifting during exams in the department and during portable exams in the ER, ICU's and inpatient rooms


• Expedites patient transport between departments when necessary


• Maintains professional behavior and communications within the department and throughout the hospital


• Achieves positive relationships with patients, families, visitors and other healthcare providers and contributes to a favorable public image of the radiology dept and hospital


• Ability to utilize EPIC, phone and paging systems to assist at the front desk


• Performs all other duties as assigned

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:


• Demonstrates understanding of Universal precautions, aseptic technique, hand hygiene and maintains cleanliness of exam rooms and equipment


• Provides safe patient care


• Expedites patient transfer to and from the ER and Radiology


• Adheres to radiation safety principles


• Ability to use Epic, telephone and paging systems


• Knowledge of medical terminology and radiology procedures


• Interpersonal skills allowing effective communication with patients who may be under physical and/or emotional stress.


• Communicates in a professional, courteous, clear and concise manner.


• Adheres to safety standards, established policies, procedures and clinical practice guidelines related to Radiology operations.


• Physically capable of performing all duties related to this position



Qualifications

Preferred: 1 year of previous health care experience & CPR


Required: HS Diploma or GED



EEO Statement

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