The Technologist Assistant supports therapists with safe patient handling, mobility, and flow within the Radiation Therapy department. They are also responsible for managing clinical inventory and performing daily maintenance of medical equipment.
Requirements summary
A High School Diploma or GED and BLS certification are required, with an Associate Degree and ACLS preferred. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and familiarity with medical software like HIS/RIS and PACS.
The Technologist Assistant is responsible for ensuring that the delivery of the high standards of patient care mandated by the organization are met in the provision of services and in the interaction with patients, families, physicians, and other personnel Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Support therapists in safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM) activities, including transfers, lifting, turning, and ambulation Help coordinate patient flow to and from the changing rooms, and in and out of the Radiation Therapy department.
Manages clinical inventory, performing regular checks and coordinating supply orders to ensure continuous service availability.
Performs daily maintenance of blanket and contrast warmer, refrigerator temperature checks, and transport equipment. (wheelchairs, stretchers, oxygen tanks, etc.) Demonstrates courteous, respectful communication with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
Uses aseptic technique, maintains knowledge of Universal Precaution and radiation safety protocols.
Performs other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Position Requirements: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
BLS Must possess excellent people skills, a high level of adaptability and problem-solving capabilities.
The ability to interact with Radiation Oncologists, referring physicians, and center personnel while maintaining a high level of credibility in a demanding environment is of utmost importance.
Familiarity with current software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, HIS/RIS and PACS Preferred: Associate Degree BLS and ACLS preferred One-year experience in the medical field Physical Requirements: The employee may be exposed to a strong magnetic field or radioactive material, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
More than 50% of the time: Sit, stand, walk.
Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.
Less than 50% of the time: Stoop, kneel or crawl.
Climb and balance.
Carry and lift (ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or to exam).
Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
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At Akumin, we’re proud to provide a comprehensive range of top-quality outpatient radiology and oncology services to health systems, hospitals, physician groups, and patients all across the country.
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