Education and Experience-

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred.

Experience:

• (1) One year related work experience preferred.

License/ Certification:

• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Required. 

Duties and Responsibilities-

Essential Duties:

• The Radiology Technologist Assistant is competent in assisting with imaging exams.
• Assists with diagnostic exams, performs clerical duties including record keeping, answering phones, voicemails and maintains high quality services.  
• Communicates effectively in a professional, courteous, clear and concise manner 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 STAT exams as needed.              
• Obtains sufficient information to determine whether the procedure should be performed immediately or within a specific time frame. 
• Adheres to established section and organizational protocols, QA guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• 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
• Exhibits caring attitude when relating to patients.
• Engages in professional and ethical conduct.
• Prepares exam table/room and assists technologist(s).
• Stocks supplies, linen and other items as needed within the department.
• Accurately records patient exams and follow proper billing procedures.
• Notifies appropriate staff when equipment malfunctions.
• Knowledge of reporting system if/when assigned to Mammography.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Other Skills:

• Basic knowledge of sterile techniques, universal precautions, OSHA standards and personal radiation protection practices preferred.
• Strong customer service and verbal/written communication skills.
• Self-motivated & directed with regard to an increasing level of understanding and knowledge.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects and meets objectives and deadlines.  
• Effective oral and written professional communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional behaviors at all times.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to comply with all HIPAA requirements. 
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work with others to attain common goals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, healthcare professionals and external vendors.  
• Capable of demonstrating flexibility with demands of external/internal customers placed on operating functions of the department.
• Basic computer skills.
• Physical ability to lift and position patients and assist with patient transfers utilizing beds or stretchers.  
• Understands/Demonstrates CVH mission, vision and values throughout job performance.

Coquille Valley Hospital provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Coquille Valley Hospital complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Coquille Valley Hospital expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Coquille Valley Hospital’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.