HRTMS Job Description Management
| NI-RADIOLOGY ASSISTANT - REGISTRY J o b D e s c r i p t i o n | | |
JOB INFORMATION | Effective Date: | 9/2/2025 | Entity: | Illinois | Job Code: | NI-7254AC | Job Title: | NI-RADIOLOGY ASSISTANT - REGISTRY | Exemption Status: | Non-Exempt | JOB SUMMARY | | | Under the direction of a technologist, assists in providing patient care. Performs a variety of clinical support duties. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives. | | | | | | | | |
• | Assists licensed technologist with positioning patients for examination, treatment and procedures including preparing contrast injections, and administering oral contrast to patients following established procedures. | • | Replenishes and prepares exam and treatment rooms with medical supplies, equipment and linen, maintaining a neat, clean and appropriately stocked environment. | • | Transports patients as needed following established procedures. Implements and assists with lifting, transferring and positioning patients using proper body mechanics. | • | Enters medical imaging arrival times and tracks exams to appropriate technologist in system following established policies and maintaining confidentiality of position acquired information. | • | Answers telephone promptly and courteously responding to customer inquiries and providing routine information. Registers outpatients and screens patients for patient safety. | • | Provides the RN and/or technologists with accurate and timely information regarding patient needs and status and documents information in appropriate records maintaining confidentiality at all times. | • | Prepares permanent x-ray paperwork for collation following established protocols. | • | Performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and compliance efforts. |
ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. |
Age Specific Competency (Clinical jobs only) | X | Clinical | | Provides age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening, interpretation of clinical and laboratory data and develops and implements age appropriate interventional and plans of care including education within the parameters of his/her position responsibilities and licensure. | | | | | | | |
Education | Education Level | Education Details | Required/
Preferred | | | Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained. | Required | | | | | | | | |
Work Experience | Experience | Experience Details | Required/
Preferred | | | Computer experience. | Preferred | | | | | | | | |
Illinois Licenses & Certifications | Licenses/Certification Details | Time Frame | Required/
Preferred | | Completed CNA, EMT, ED Tech Certification or successful completion of fundamentals of patient care nursing course or completion of clinical experience in a radiography program. | | Required | | Bi-Annual CPR designation by recommended renewal date. | | Required | | | | | | | | |
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities | • | Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required. | • | Good customer service skills required. | • | Strong telephone etiquette skills and ability to clearly and calmly communicate in English with patients, medical staff and the public. | | | |
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS |
Physical Demands | A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. | Physical Demand | Continuous Over 70% | Frequent 40% - 69% | Occasional 15% - 39% | Rarely Up to 15% | Standing | X | | | | Walking | | X | | | Climbing | | | X | | Bending | | X | | | Crouching | | X | | | Pushing / Pulling | | X | | | Carry | | X | | | Fine Hand / Eye Coordination | | X | | | Color Discrimination | | | X | | Hearing Ability | | X | | | Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs. | X | | | | 15 - 30 lbs. | X | | | | 30 - 50 lbs. | | X | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Over 50 lbs. | UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual. | | | |
Physical Demands | While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected working environments. | Physical Demands | Continuous Over 70% | Frequent 40% - 69% | Occasional 15% - 39% | Rarely Up to 15% | Concentration on Detail | | X | | | Attention Span of 1 + Hours on a Task | | | | X | Ability to Remember Multiple Tasks | X | | | | Oral Communication | X | | | | Written Communication | | X | | | | | | | | | | | |
Physical Demands | Physical Demands | Continuous Over 70% | Frequent 40% - 69% | Occasional 15% - 39% | Rarely Up to 15% | Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids | X | | | | Exposure to Toxins, Cytotoxins, Poisons | | X | | | Exposure to Extreme Heat, Cold, Temp Fluctuations | | | | X | Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals | | | | X | Exposure to Radiation | | X | | | Other - Working with patients in crisis who may be volatile and potentially violent. | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position. |
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