Radiology Services Assistant; 0.0FTE; Day/PM Shift

UnityPoint Health • Madison, WI

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About The Position

The Radiology Technologist Assistant performs routine clerical, technical, and patient-related duties and assists members of the patient care team in providing healthcare services. Responsibilities include patient check-in and visit preparation, patient education, assistance with exams and procedures, and patient transport. The assistant is trained to use a range of equipment, computers, and software and must be able to resolve conflict and handle the pressures of a constantly changing work environment. The role supports exams for adults, geriatric patients, adolescents, and pediatric patients, and includes patient assessment within the scope of practice.

UnityPoint Health describes its Total Rewards program as including paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) matching, employee recognition, health, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, short- and long-term disability, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance. The organization also emphasizes belonging, respect for individual differences, and team-member support and development. UnityPoint Health - Meriter and UW Health work together to deliver healthcare services to the community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in healthcare or customer service.
• CPR certification within 3 months of hire.
• Knowledge of basic anatomy.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Patient-care skills and effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize based on defined parameters.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to transport patients from charts, beds, and wheelchairs.
• Ability to lift and position patients.

Nice To Haves

• One year of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of day-to-day operations of a medical imaging department within a hospital setting.
• Knowledge of EPIC, RIS, and PACS.

Responsibilities

• Assist members of the patient care team in providing healthcare services.
• Check patients in and prepare them for visits.
• Provide patient education.
• Assist with exams and procedures.
• Transport patients.
• Use a range of equipment, computers, and software.
• Assist with exams for adult, geriatric, adolescent, and pediatric patients.
• Perform patient assessment within the scope of practice.
• Resolve conflict and manage pressures in a constantly changing work environment.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) matching.
• Employee recognition program.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Pet insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

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