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 their direct supervision. The role includes assisting and holding patients during procedures, preparing patients and examination rooms, and helping the Radiologist and Radiology Technologist during fluoroscopy and other patient examinations. The associate positions and transfers patients, provides a safe environment, and uses positioning devices as necessary.

The role also performs general support and transportation duties, including answering telephones, obtaining orders (including verbal orders), relaying messages, phoning results, preparing images or reports upon request, and transporting patients to and from the Radiology department. The associate uses radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment, portable units, and image-viewing systems, and produces technically high-quality images while following ALARA principles through practices such as shielding and collimation.

Saint Joseph Health System offers Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement for full- and part-time colleagues from the first day of employment, benefits from day one, an employer-matched retirement savings account, paid time off and seven paid holidays, no mandatory overtime, an employee referral incentive program, state-of-the-art equipment, unlimited CEUs, and a supportive team approach.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a current student in the second year of, 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 IR 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 associated image-viewing systems and procedures.
• Produce technically high-quality images while adhering to ALARA principles, including the use of shielding, collimation, and appropriate cassette sizes.
• Assist the Radiologist and Radiology Technologist during fluoroscopy and other patient examinations.
• Prepare the patient and examination room before the Radiologist arrives.
• Position and transfer patients, maintain a safe environment, and use positioning devices as necessary.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for all full- and part-time colleagues, effective the first day of employment.
• Benefits from day one, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 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.
• Daily Pay: work today and get paid today.

What This Job Offers

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