Radiology Assistant Job at The University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, KS

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  • The University of Kansas Hospital
  • Kansas City, KS

Job Description

Position Summary Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm – 4/10's. The Radiology Assistant assists technologists in the care of patients for imaging both prior to and after testing. The Radiology Assistant also helps with transferring/transporting and observing patients, collects and presents information from PACS and/or O2 regarding patient exams, and works to ensure patients are imaged in a timely manner. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. Provides constant patient observation while in immediate care area and reports to technologist/nurse and/or physician if there is a change in patient’s mental status, pain, or condition. Coordinates information between nursing unit and the technology staff; confirms and screens patient for appointments. Accesses patient information in the EMR prior to patient’s exam and presents it to technologist staff for review. Enters information into O2 to assist radiology technologists. Maintains a patient‑centered focus and strives to support the mission, goals and values of the hospital, department and division. Prepares imaging rooms before and after patient exam to assist with efficient and timely room turnover. Transports patients to and from the radiology department. Attends to patient’s comfort during transport and in the radiology department; reports condition changes during transport to technologist/nurse or physician. Performs daily work assignments in an efficient, organized manner and with accuracy, such as assisting with inpatient/outpatient schedule coordination of patients. Provides education to patients, patient families, and nursing units regarding radiology procedures. Retrieves and/or creates patients’ electronic folders and accesses reports and other patient or exam data via O2, PACS and the Cloud. Maintains supply par levels and orders supplies. Promptly reports equipment malfunctions. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities; skills and duties may vary depending on your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education and Experience High school graduate Preferred Education and Experience Less than 1 year (3‑6 months) experience with caring for acute, ED, or long‑term care patients Experience as an MA, EMT, or LPN Required Licensure and Certification Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) Knowledge Requirements Ability to use computer systems, retrieving data when necessary Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Kansas Hospital

Job Tags

Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Shift work,

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