Radiology Assistant Job Description
Radiology assistant
provides patient care pre-, intra- and post-procedures for all IR procedures as well as for some general diagnostic radiology procedures.
Radiology Assistant Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective radiology assistant job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included radiology assistant job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Performs routine duties related to patient care such as assisting with bedpans or in the washroom
Provides appropriate patient care to include recording patient medical history and physical assessment, developing therapeutic care plan, ordering lab and diagnostic tests, interpreting test results, discharge planning and providing accurate medical record documentation
Maintains source documents and subject files in accordance with hospital procedures
Maintain values congruent with Code of Ethics, adhering to national, institutional and/or departmental standards, policies and procedures regarding the standards of patient care
Records patient examination in clinical computer system using the cross reference system when necessary
Proficient with computer programs and ability to quickly learn IDX/IBEX/SMS/PACS, and business office equipment
Knowledge of medical terminology, basic customer service skills, and patient centered interactions
Routing mail
Handling other office duties, as assigned
Assists staff with patient related duties, moving and assisting patient to all areas as needed
Radiology Assistant Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Radiology Assistant
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: BLS, ACLS, CPR, CNA, HS, RA, ARRT, BCLS, VRC, EPIC
Education for Radiology Assistant
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the radiology assistant job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Education, Radiology, Communication, Medical, Associates, Nursing, Physician Assistant Program, Graduate, Medical Terminology, Healthcare
Skills for Radiology Assistant
Desired skills for radiology assistant include:
Isolation procedures
Medical terminology
Computer
Patient care and processes in a Radiology setting
Business English and arithmetic
Clinical practices and procedures
EKG and Treadmill testing
Hospital procedures
Modern Radiology equipment and techniques
Patient care
Desired experience for radiology assistant includes:
Observes patients for medical status and potential need of nursing care, physician care, oxygen, and quickly obtains proper assistance
Ability to assist with positioning and transporting patients, , pushing beds, stretchers and wheelchairs
Requires the ability to maneuver equipment and motor coordination to operate equipment
Fulfills primary duties and responsibilities as established by the department’s policies, procedures and practices
Digitizes outside films and import outside CD’s
Prints Taken Exams Report
Radiology Assistant Examples
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Radiology Assistant Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of radiology assistant. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for radiology assistant
- Follows and adheres to experimental protocols in a proficient and meticulous manner
- May provide guidance in research techniques to other lab personnel
- Learns new experimental procedures as necessary
- Responsible for the collection of data and may assist with analysis
- Performs a variety of tasks, including but not limited to, completing correspondence, database maintenance, maintaining records, charts
- Participates in laboratory meetings and journal clubs as appropriate
- Acts as liaison between the Radiologists, the Technologists and the patient regarding waiting periods, status of test
- Maintains adequate stock of gowns, in dressing rooms
- Provides monitoring and continuity of care and coordinates periodic evaluation by physicians as defined in the written agreement between the PA-C and the supervising physician(s)
- Prepares written prescription orders for drugs as defined in the written agreement between the PA-C and the supervising physician(s)
Qualifications for radiology assistant
- Typing skills and familiarity with general office equipment, including computers
- 3 months to 1-year experience preferred
- One year of x-ray experience (preferred)
- Satisfactory completion of a formal Medical Assistant program pursuant to the Division of Allied Health Professions or military training that is equivalent to an accredited Medical Assistant program (determination by DHMF H.R
- Maintain current BLS
- Maintain current State of California X-ray Technician license
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Radiology Assistant Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of radiology assistant. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for radiology assistant
- Nursing assessment on all patients weekly and any that are having issues, put patients in room for physician, chaperone for physician, vital signs, call in prescriptions, and give patient skin care instructions
- Arrange transportation for patients
- Schedule CT and radiation patients and follow-ups
- Input Demographics on each patient into MOSAIQ
- Check orders for CTs to verify that diagnosis is covered and that orders are complete
- Assist CT Tech with simulations and Therapist with radiation patients when needed
- Assist with Concord obtaining any priors, fax reports, send any images through TELERAD, download any prior cd’s and send through PACS system
- Schedule outside exams and procedures for Rad Onc (MRIs, PET, Bone Scan, Gammaknife, etc)
- Scan completed patients’ charts and attach in proper place into iKnowMed
- Scan and attach weekly visit documentation on a regular basis
Qualifications for radiology assistant
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree from an accredited physician assistant program
- Minimum years/type of experience determined by division
- Master’s Degree in Health Administration or Business Administration preferred
- Vocational/Technical diploma or Associate degree
- Radiology Certification
- MA dental assistant license
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a radiology assistant. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for radiology assistant
- Fill out disability forms
- Schedule blood transfusions, therapeutic phlebotomies, ordering special tests (Oncotypes, Kras testing, EGFR (epidural growth factor receptor), Myraid, Paradigm, etc)
- Monitor worklists and filters within Medicalis using section guidelines
- Appropriately prioritize all exams and dispatch as needed to meet designated turnaround time
- Facilitate and dispatch referring physician and technologist calls to appropriate radiologists by sub-specialty
- Triage multiple calls on multiple phone lines
- Document all communications on individual exams as necessary
- Utilize multiple patient record systems to obtain additional histories and information on exams as needed and requested
- Greets patients, family and visitors in a friendly manner using scripted greeting
- Informs patient of their destination
Qualifications for radiology assistant
- 2+ years of previous experience in an Administrative role
- Familiarity with Health Insurance carriers
- Current PA Physician Assistant License required
- At least 2 years of clinical vascular experience preferred
- High degree of proficiency in use of pc office software for word processing, spreadsheets, scheduling, e-mail, slide presentations and dictaphone
- Exceptional time management, organizationial, communication, and interpersonal skills
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Radiology Assistant Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of radiology assistant. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for radiology assistant
- M - F No weekends or Call
- Work with IP and OP consults for IR procedures
- Triage consult request
- Procedures- Central lines, paranenteses, thoracentesis and biopsies
- Work with a Group of Four APP's and 12 Physicians
- Provides information to technologists, relating to ordering and canceling patient exams
- Provides clerical backup for specific departments as needed
- Calls for procedure authorizations, physician orders and insurance validation
- Assists the radiologist in the reading room, tracking APEX logs, critical call back logs and discrepancy logs
- Faxes/calls all reports requested by radiologist or ordered as such
Qualifications for radiology assistant
- Possesses a working knowledge of committee structure, divisional and departmental structures, and
- In the absence of certain of these skills, demonstrates the ability to be thoroughly trained to meet any of these organizational standards
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited PA program
- Current NYS Physician Assistant license and registration
- NCCPA board certification is required
- Completion of a child abuse recognition course
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Radiology Assistant Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a radiology assistant. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for radiology assistant
- Notifies appropriate personnel when patient/family members arrive
- Interacts with Patient Service Center and Registration staff
- Maintains and disperses imaging media as needed by physicians and patients
- Schedules outpatient exams/consults for Imaging
- Files films and reports to the appropriate hospital departments, persons or areas
- Prepares patient exam report for mailing to referring facilities and non-staff physicians
- Demonstrates interpersonal skills by effectively communicating with all customers, internal and external
- Strong attention to detail and ability and willingness to multi task
- 1 year of clerical or customer service
- Assisting any physicians, Radiologists, Radiation Oncologists, Coordinators and the Director with daily office duties
Qualifications for radiology assistant
- DEA required upon hire
- Have excellent communication and be a teamplayer
- Possess strong clinical skills
- Operative experience preferrred
- Years of clerical/administrative experience supporting a department
- Excellent customer service in dealing w/patients, internal customers