Radiology Technology Assistant / 36hrs/wk. / Days

Radiology Technologist Assistant

Under general supervision, performs a variety of clerical, technical, and patient related duties according to established protocols. The Radiology Technologist Assistant is responsible for assisting members of the Radiology team and providing a broad range of health care services such as: patient check-in, exam review, preparation for the visit, patient education, assistance with exams/procedures and patient transporting. May be assigned to work in a variety of imaging sections, assist multiple radiology modalities and/or clinical services per operational needs. Performs related duties as required.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities:

• Assist patients and staff in Radiology Imaging Departments.
• Explain examination procedures to patients, help prepare them for the exam and review any screening forms associated with the exam.
• Assist Radiology/Imaging Team with Electronic Health Record data entry.
• Prepare procedure room and work areas to ensure stock is replenished (linen and related supplies) and the area is kept neat and clean.
• Perform clerical duties to include answering telephones, patient scheduling, RIS functions.
• Transport and escort patients to and from Radiology, both in hospital and ambulatory settings

Education/Experience Required:

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Medical knowledge and terminology preferred.
• One (1) year clinical experience preferred.

Certifications/Licensures Required:

• Healthcare Provider (BLS) certification required upon hire or during orientation to department.

Additional Information:

Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus

Department: Radiology-Computed Tomography

Shift: Day Job

Union Code: Not Applicable

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Benefits The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That's why we offer support in the various components of our team's well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.