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RADIOLOGY TECH ASSISTANT- SPRING HILL - Spring Hill Tennessee
Company: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Location: Spring Hill, Tennessee
Posted On: 11/07/2024
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.Organization:VIS Clinical SHICJob Summary:JOB SUMMARYThe Radiology Technician Assistant supports technologists by providing upfront patient assistance and prep to improve patient flow and organization, resulting in more timely care for patients..KEY RESPONSIBILITIES--- Accepts and performs patient care duties as assigned by Allied Health Professional--- Answers phone calls from patients and helps direct patient flow--- Keeps patients informed of wait times and/or next steps in their medical processes--- Receives phone calls from the floor/ED and provides timely communication regarding scheduling--- Serves as second MRI personnel necessary for MRI safe coverage within Zone 3 and 4 per ACR and JCAHO requirements; serves as tech extender for CT.--- Patient retrieval and procedures patient transport assistance as needed--- Initial screening: MRI screening for metal/allergies and CT screening for allergies; escalate to the Technologist for review (level 2 MRI or CT technologists perform final screening)--- Provides patient assistance (i.e. restroom) and preps patient to go into imaging--- Supports patient flow and unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment and modality environmental standards (stock room, prep for next patient)--- Participates in modality staff meetings, in-service, etc. as requiredTECHNICAL CAPABILITIESAllied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.---Core Accountabilities: |
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