Radiology Clinical Associate

Trinity Health • Mishawaka, IN

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About The Position

The Radiology Clinical Associate assists Radiology Technologists with radiographic procedures on patients and always works under a Radiology Technologist’s direct supervision. The role also supports Radiologists and Technologists during fluoroscopy and other examinations, prepares patients and examination rooms, and helps position and transfer patients while maintaining a safe environment.

The associate performs general support and transportation duties, including answering telephones, obtaining and relaying orders and messages, phoning results, preparing images or reports upon request, and transporting patients to and from the Radiology department. The role requires using radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment and image-viewing systems, producing technically high-quality images, and following ALARA radiation-dose principles through shielding, collimation, and appropriate 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 with and hold patients during radiographic procedures as directed by 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 related procedures.
• Produce images of high technical quality while following ALARA radiation-dose principles, including 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 necessary.

Benefits

• Daily Pay: Work Today, Get Paid Today.
• Tuition reimbursement for full- and part-time colleagues, effective the first day of employment.
• Benefits effective on the first day, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
• 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 CEUs, and a supportive team approach.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED