Radiology Assistant

Advocate Health•Lexington, NC

1d•$19 - $28

About The Position

The Radiology Assistant supports radiology operations by helping patients prepare for examinations, 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 relevant patient information. It also helps organize exam rooms and work areas by cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment according to department needs. The assistant greets patients and visitors, responds to routine information requests, and may answer and screen calls, schedule appointments, and take messages. The role serves as a liaison among ordering physicians, radiologists, and technologists; provides requested radiology reports and images; and files, retrieves, and releases health information and films. It also compiles film jackets or discs and completes required forms and documentation. The position documents requested information and communicates patient observations, concerns, and needs to physicians and other members of the healthcare team. It performs routine maintenance and quality monitoring of imaging equipment, cleans and cares for instruments and equipment, and may assist with MRI implant screening and documentation. The assistant must provide age-appropriate care consistent with patients’ growth and development needs and departmental policies and procedures. Other related duties may be assigned. This is a full-time position scheduled Friday through Sunday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., for 36 hours per week. The listed pay range is $18.85–$28.30.

Requirements

High school graduate, GED certificate, or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon hire unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Competence in IV insertion and venipuncture, as needed by the department.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of 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 well independently and with technologists, physicians, and patients.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including the ability to assess patient-status information and identify age-specific care needs.

Responsibilities

Assist patients in preparing for examinations and provide basic instructions about routine procedures.
Transport patients between exam rooms and departments, and escort patients, families, and visitors when department needs require.
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 and respond to routine requests for information, reports, or film loans.
Answer and screen telephone calls, schedule patient appointments, and take messages when department needs require.
Act as a liaison between ordering physicians, radiologists, and technologists.
Provide radiology reports and/or radiographic images to staff, physicians, patients, and families 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 healthcare team members.
Complete routine maintenance and quality monitoring of imaging equipment and clean, sterilize, and care for instruments and other equipment using appropriate techniques.
Assist with MRI implant screening and documentation as needed.
Provide care appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare 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.
Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s position.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
Career development programs.