Radiology Assistant
About The Position
Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital in Santa Maria, California, serving more than 250,000 patients annually. The hospital offers services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO. The Radiology Assistant supports diagnostic imaging procedures and patient care. The job summary describes a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, and emphasizes patient interaction, imaging workflow, patient positioning, and obtaining precise results that support timely and accurate diagnoses. The role prepares procedure rooms and patients, coordinates patient needs with hospital personnel, communicates with patients and staff, and follows safety, infection-control, and organizational policies.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a medical setting.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - CPR within 30 days.
Nice To Haves
- California CNA, Emergency Medical Technician, or Medical Assistant certification.
Responsibilities
- Prepare the room and ensure necessary supplies are available; set up the patient on the table.
- Coordinate patient and customer needs with appropriate hospital personnel to support a seamless workflow.
- Comply with safety, infection-control, CHW Integrity Program, dress-code, attendance, and other organizational policies and procedures.
- Complete department-specific orientation checklists during the 90-day evaluation and annual competency checklists during annual evaluations.
- Greet and effectively communicate with patients and staff.
- Support the organization's mission, philosophy, and strategic plan.
- Demonstrate good time management and priority setting.
- Accurately complete screening for invasive procedures and contrast injections before exams.
- Perform a variety of imaging examinations, as described in the job summary, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
