Radiology assistant vs x-ray operator

Differences between radiology assistant and x-ray operator duties and responsibilities

Radiology assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage patient transportation from room to room, discharges, admissions, surgery exam transportation and in hospital house transport.
• Used Dictaphone, Digiscribe, RIS, Medrite, RMS, IDXRAD, and Flexirad.
• Work closely with breast surgeons and oncologists to schedule breast MRI s prior to surgery.
• Ensure patients who come in to retrieve their reports and images are in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Install new programs on transcription equipment for radiology department.
• Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare them for radiologic exams providing compassion and open communication aim at increasing comfort.
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X-ray operator example responsibilities.

• Utilize learned skills in the area of radiation safety for the protection of patients and coworkers.
• Experience in regular film (dark room), digital, PACS and film less equipment.
• Take out staples, sutures, remove splints, set up injections and assist doctors with injections.
• Perform radiologic imaging for both adult and pediatric patients.
• Introduce to venipuncture and Ekg 's
• Operate the c-arm during O.R.
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