Radiology Clinical Associate

Trinity Health•Mishawaka, IN

About The Position

The Radiology Clinical Associate assists Radiology Technologists with radiographic procedures and always works under their direct supervision. The role supports patient care and department operations by assisting with patient positioning and transfers, transporting patients, preparing exam rooms, and helping Radiologists and Technologists during fluoroscopy and other examinations. It also includes general support tasks such as answering phones, obtaining orders, relaying messages, phoning results, and preparing images or reports upon request. The associate uses radiographic, fluoroscopic, portable, and image-viewing equipment and produces technically high-quality images while following ALARA principles and using appropriate shielding, collimation, and cassette sizes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be a current second-year student in, or a graduate of, a formal Radiologic Technology program at an AMA-approved school.
Current BLS/CPR certification.
Sound knowledge of radiograph production and analytical skills necessary to maintain Radiology records.
Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact well with patients and other hospital personnel.

Responsibilities

Assist Radiology Technologists in performing radiographic procedures under their direct supervision.
Assist and hold patients during radiographic procedures at the direction of a Radiologic Technologist.
Answer telephones, obtain orders including verbal orders, relay messages, phone results, and prepare images or reports upon request.
Transport patients to and from the Radiology department.
Use radiographic equipment in the main Radiology and Emergency departments, portable units, fluoroscopic equipment including mobile units, and image-viewing systems and procedures pertinent to the equipment.
Produce images of high technical quality while adhering to ALARA principles for radiation dose and using shielding, collimation, and appropriate cassette sizes.
Assist Radiologists and Radiology Technologists during fluoroscopy and other patient examinations.
Prepare patients and examination rooms before the Radiologist arrives.
Position and transfer patients, provide a safe environment, and use positioning devices as needed.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement for full- and part-time colleagues effective on the first day of employment.
Benefits effective on the first day, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, life, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Retirement savings account with employer match.
Generous paid time off programs and seven paid holidays.
No mandatory overtime.
Employee referral incentive program.
State-of-the-art equipment.
Unlimited continuing education units (CEUs).
Supportive team approach.
Daily Pay: work today, get paid today.