Radiology Tech Assistant (Medical Assistant) - Ultrasound

Halifax Health is seeking a Radiology Tech Assistant (MA) for the Radiology - Ultrasound Department.

The Assistant is a non-professional health care employee, functioning under the direct supervision of a Registered Technologist. This position serves as a Radiology Department liaison to assure prompt professional service. 

• Formal Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Graduate of an approved school or institution for Medical Assistants preferred.

• Certification/Licensure: BLS/CPR for health care provider in adult, child, and pediatrics. Must hold CNA, CMA, RMA, or EMT certification.

• Related Experience: Medical terminology college level course, basic anatomy and physiology college level course, computer literacy, general knowledge of various Radiology procedures and preps, aseptic/isolation techniques, and other health care related courses.

• Perform general patient care duties.
• Prep imaging rooms prior to exam.
• Keep supplies adequately stocked, transport, and business services. 
• Handles patient communication in a professional manner and appropriate to patient age, condition and cultural needs. 
• Provide patient care and follow up appropriate to more than one area as assigned.
• Oversee patient scheduling.
• Demonstrate all necessary skills and knowledge of computers and/or equipment technology in the Department of Radiology including but not limited to PACS and HIS (Meditech).
• Knowledge of State and JCAHO regulations are a must and you are expected to be familiar with the current Patient Safety Goals and the hospitals current core measures.

Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ in the United States by IBM Watson Health™, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks. For more information, visit halifaxhealth.org.