Imaging Assistant
About The Position
The Imaging Assistant supports radiology operations by preparing patients for exams, providing basic instructions about routine procedures, and transporting or escorting patients, families, and visitors when needed. The role uses radiology computer systems to generate requisitions, check schedules, and obtain patient information; organizes and prepares exam rooms and work areas; and assists with routine equipment maintenance and quality monitoring. Duties may also include greeting patients and visitors, answering phones, scheduling appointments, coordinating information among physicians and radiology staff, and providing or managing radiology reports, images, and health information records. The assistant documents requested information and communicates patient observations and concerns to the care team. Depending on department needs, the role may assist with MRI implant screening and documentation and perform IV insertion or venipuncture. This is a part-time position of 20 hours per week. Hours vary among 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The schedule includes every third weekend and a rotation of two holidays per year. The position serves patients across the lifespan and requires age-appropriate care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High school graduate, GED, or HSED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association required upon hire unless the department leader determines it is not required.
- Competence in IV insertion and venipuncture when required by department needs.
- Excellent communication skills for interacting effectively with patients, staff, and physicians.
- Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
- Intermediate computer skills, including experience with computer applications or systems and electronic mail.
- Ability to follow directions and work independently as well as with technologists, physicians, and patients.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and assisting with transfers.
- Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine hand manipulation skills for procedures or other functions.
- Ability to operate equipment necessary to perform the job.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with preparation for exams and provide basic instructions regarding routine procedures.
- Transport patients between exam rooms or departments and escort patients, families, and visitors when needed.
- Use radiology computer systems to generate requisitions, check schedules, and obtain pertinent patient information.
- Organize and prepare exam rooms and work areas, including cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment as needed.
- Greet patients and visitors; respond to routine requests for information, reports, or film loans.
- Answer and screen telephone calls, schedule patient appointments, and take messages when needed.
- Serve as a liaison between ordering physicians, radiologists, and technologists.
- Provide radiology reports and/or images to staff, physicians, patients, or family members upon request.
- File, retrieve, and release health information records and films; compile film jackets or discs and complete required forms and documentation.
- Document requested information and promptly communicate patient observations, concerns, and needs to physicians and other members of the health care team.
- Perform routine maintenance and quality monitoring of imaging equipment, and clean, sterilize, and care for instruments and other equipment as needed.
- Assist with MRI implant screening and documentation as needed.
- Provide care appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients served.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Career development programs
- Premium pay, such as shift or on-call pay, based on teammate status
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
