Advanced Imaging Tech Aide

Palomar Health; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health in Escondido, CA seeks an Advanced Imaging Technologist Aide to support the imaging team in screening and preparing patients for exams, transporting them safely, and assisting with room readiness and paperwork. This district position emphasizes punctuality, teamwork, and compassionate patient care.

You will verify orders in the EMR, assist with IV checks, scan documents into PACS, and help upload outside images to PACS, while keeping stock rooms organized and equipment requests

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent, healthcare/patient care related degree or Imaging modality certification
• Minimum Experience: 1 year related clinical patient care experience or enrolled in healthcare/patient care related degree/certification
• Preferred Experience: 1-2 years related patient care experience as an imaging technologist aide/assistant supporting multiple imaging modalities, working knowledge of RIS and HIS, Medical Terminology, Customer Service Experience, Excellent Time Management skills
• Required Certification: American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider

Responsibilities

• Screen and prepare patients for imaging exams and assist with rapid patient throughput
• Safely transport patients to/from imaging rooms and position them on exam tables
• Interview/screen patients and assist with IV verification and coordination with nurses
• Complete patient-related paperwork and handle gowns and patient comfort
• Scan documents into PACS, verify exams are sent to PACS, and process image sharing requests
• Stock rooms, and help submit equipment service requests and image uploads from outside sources

Skills

Time management

Attendance

Communication

Telephone etiquette

Patient-care focused

Education

High School diploma

Healthcare/patient care degree or imaging certification

Tools

MS Windows

MS Excel

PACS

RIS/HIS systems

Job description

Department: CAT Scanner Union: CHEU

Shift: 10-hour Shift - Variable (United States of America)

Hours Per Pay Period: 20

Salary Range: $23.00 - $31.58

Posting Date: 10/13/2026

Internal Closing Date: 10/19/2026

• Internal candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights.

Works in a fast-paced, highly physical, high patient-volume environment to support the Advanced Imaging Teams in optimizing patient flow to include screening and preparing patients for exams, safely transporting patients to and from Imaging exam rooms, transferring patients to and from Imaging exam tables, preparing rooms for next patients. re-exam, may be asked to assist by verifying lab orders in electronic medical record (EMR), checking for patients to have IVs and communicating to nurses when IV is needed, interviewing/screening patients, completing patient related paperwork, handing gowns to patients and assisting patients as necessary. ost exam, may be asked to scan documents into PACS, verify exams are sent to PACS, stock rooms, process requests for electronic image sharing and prepare CD/DVDs, process requests to upload outside images to PACS, and help submit equipment service requests. The Advanced Imaging Technologist Aide is a vital member of the Imaging Team and is relied upon to be organized, resourceful, anticipatory of technologist and patient needs, have excellent time-management skills, excellent attendance, excellent communication skills, excellent telephone etiquette, trustworthy, and exceptionally patient-care focused. Performs other duties as assigned or requested. bility to speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned including assisting in other modalities if needed. District position in which employee can be scheduled or re-assigned to work at other campuses. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards as well as carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent, completion or in process of healthcare/patient care related degree or Imaging modality certification

Preferred Education

Not Applicable

Minimum Experience

1 year related clinical patient care experience or enrolled in healthcare/patient care related degree/certification.

Preferred Experience

1-2 years related patient care experience as an imaging technologist aide/assistant supporting multiple imaging modalities, working knowledge of Radiology Information System (RIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS), Medical Terminology, Customer Service Experience, Excellent Time Management skills, Workflow Awareness, Patient Safety Awareness.

Required License

Not Applicable

Preferred License

Not Applicable

Required Certification

American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider

Preferred Certification

Not Applicable

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Palomar Health invites you to be part of our healthcare team, where we offer extraordinary opportunities for both clinical and non-clinical positions. As a leading healthcare system, we are committed to providing world-class care to our community. When you join our team, you'll have access to our exceptional training programs designed to help you excel in your role and grow your career.