Radiology Assistant, Per Diem, Newton, NJ
About The Position
The Radiology Assistant provides essential support to medical imaging technologists and helps maintain smooth patient flow within the imaging department. The role focuses on patient care, room readiness, and operational support to create a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment. The position is per diem at Newton Medical Center in Newton, New Jersey. Responsibilities include escorting patients to and from exam rooms, transferring patients safely on and off exam tables, transporting patients using stretchers and wheelchairs, and supporting technologists with patient positioning during imaging exams. The assistant also restocks supplies, maintains inventory, keeps exam rooms clean and prepared, answers phones, communicates courteously with patients and team members, schedules exams as needed, and helps ensure patient comfort and safety throughout each visit.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- BLS required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a high-volume team environment.
- Ability to learn new tasks quickly and use problem-solving skills while meeting daily productivity targets.
- Detail-oriented and well-organized.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience in healthcare or medical imaging is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Escort patients in and out of exam rooms.
- Safely transfer patients on and off exam tables.
- Push and maneuver stretchers and wheelchairs to transport patients.
- Support technologists with patient positioning during imaging exams.
- Restock supplies and maintain inventory levels in exam rooms.
- Keep exam rooms clean, organized, and prepared for procedures.
- Answer phones and communicate courteously with patients and team members.
- Schedule patient exams as needed.
- Ensure patient comfort and safety throughout the patient visit.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for eligible team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage, with options to supplement.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
- PTO and paid sick leave.
- Tuition assistance, advancement opportunities, and academic advising.
- Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
- Backup and on-site childcare.
- Well-being rewards.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
- Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
- Pet, home and auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
