Radiology Clinical Associate

Trinity Health • Mishawaka, IN

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About The Position

The Radiology Clinical Associate assists Interventional Radiology (IR) Radiology Technologists in performing radiographic procedures on patients and always works under the direct supervision of an IR Radiology Technologist. The associate assists with and holds patients during procedures at the direction of a Radiologic Technologist, and supports radiology operations by answering telephones, obtaining orders (including verbal orders), relaying messages, phoning results, and preparing images or reports upon request. The role also includes transporting patients to and from the Radiology department.

The associate uses radiographic equipment in the main Radiology and Emergency departments, portable units, fluoroscopic equipment including mobile units, and image-viewing systems. The role produces technically high-quality images while adhering to ALARA radiation-dose principles through appropriate shielding, collimation, and cassette selection. The associate assists Radiologists and Radiology Technologists during fluoroscopy and other examinations; prepares patients and exam rooms; positions and transfers patients; and maintains a safe environment using positioning devices as needed.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Assist IR 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.
• Produce technically high-quality images while following ALARA radiation-dose principles, including use of 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, maintain a safe environment, and use positioning devices as necessary.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for full- and part-time colleagues, effective the first day of employment.
• Benefits available from day one, 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 and unlimited CEUs.
• Daily Pay: work today, get paid today.

What This Job Offers

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