Radiology Assistant - Weekend - Nights
About The Position
The Radiology Assistant assists technologists with patient care before and after imaging tests. The role includes observing and transporting patients, coordinating information between nursing units and radiology staff, and retrieving and presenting patient, exam, and scheduling information from PACS, O2, the EMR, and the Cloud to help ensure timely imaging. The assistant also prepares imaging rooms, supports patient comfort and education, monitors supplies, and reports equipment malfunctions. This is a full-time weekend night position at Cambridge Tower A, working Friday through Sunday from 7:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Duties may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.
Requirements
- High school graduate. A high school diploma or GED is not required for Radiology Assistants hired before February 2026.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 14 days.
- Ability to use computer systems and retrieve data when necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Three to six months of experience caring for acute, emergency department, or long-term care patients.
- Experience as a medical assistant, EMT, or LPN.
Responsibilities
- Provide constant observation of patients in the immediate care area and report changes in mental status, pain, or condition to a technologist, nurse, or physician.
- Coordinate information between nursing units and technology staff.
- Confirm and screen patients for appointments.
- Access patient information in the EMR before exams and present it to technologist staff for review.
- Enter information into O2 to assist radiology technologists.
- Prepare imaging rooms before and after exams to support efficient room turnover.
- Transport patients to and from the radiology department and attend to their comfort during transport and in the department.
- Report patient condition changes observed during transport to a technologist, nurse, or physician.
- Complete work assignments efficiently, in an organized manner, and accurately, including assisting with inpatient and outpatient schedule coordination.
- Educate patients, families, and nursing units about radiology procedures.
- Retrieve or create electronic patient folders and access reports and other patient or exam data through O2, PACS, and the Cloud.
- Maintain supply par levels and order supplies.
- Promptly report equipment malfunctions.
- Maintain a patient-centered focus and support the hospital, department, and division mission, goals, and values.
- Perform the professional, clinical, or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
