Assistant Radiology Tech PRN

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center; Hartsville (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville, SC is seeking an Imaging Aide to support the daily operations of the diagnostic imaging department. The role includes assisting with patient preparation, patient transport, equipment setup, and general workflow to ensure a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities include hospital safety, infection control, and coordination with technologists and clinical staff to maintain smooth imaging services.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of patient care and hospital safety practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Ability to follow instructions from technologists and clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing patients for imaging procedures, escorting patients to and from imaging department.
• Transport patients via wheelchair or hospital bed following safety protocols.
• Assist technologists with patient positioning and comfort as directed.
• Provide basic instructions and support communication during procedures.
• Maintain imaging rooms and equipment between patients per infection control standards.
• Stock supplies and ensure patient flow and room readiness.
• Report equipment issues or safety concerns to staff.
• Support clerical tasks such as patient check-in and document delivery as needed.

Skills

Patient care basics

Interpersonal communication

Fast-paced environment

Follow instructions

Patient confidentiality

Organizational skills

Diversity awareness

Job description

Join Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, a 116-bed community hospital located in Hartsville, SC, that has been recently honored with ScionHealth’s Platinum Award, eight consecutive “A” safety grades from Leapfrog, Top General Hospital honors from Leapfrog, and recognition as a Great Community Hospital by Becker's Hospital Review. The hospital delivers excellence across the continuum of services, and holds numerous accreditations and certifications in areas that include chest pain, stroke and heart failure, hip and knee replacement, sepsis, and more. Come grow your career at Carolina Pines, where innovation, safety, and community are core to everything we do.

Job Summary

The Imaging Aide supports the daily operations of the diagnostic imaging department by assisting imaging staff with patient preparation, patient transport, equipment setup, and general department workflow. This role provides non-technical support to technologists and clinical staff to ensure efficient patient flow, safe patient handling, and a positive patient experience. Imaging Aides may support multiple imaging modalities depending on departmental needs and facility operations.

Essential Functions

• Assists with preparing patients for imaging procedures, including escorting patients to and from the imaging department.
• Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or hospital bed while following established safety and patient transport protocols.
• Assists technologists with patient positioning and comfort as directed.
• Provides basic patient instructions and supports communication during preparation for procedures.
• Supports technologists and imaging staff with non-technical aspects of imaging procedures.
• Prepares procedure rooms and imaging areas for patient use.
• Assists with patient flow coordination to support efficient scheduling and patient throughput.
• Communicates patient status updates to imaging staff as needed.
• Assists with setting up imaging rooms and equipment prior to procedures under technologist supervision.
• Cleans and prepares imaging equipment, stretchers, and exam rooms between patients in accordance with infection control standards.
• Stocks linens, supplies, and other departmental materials.
• Reports equipment issues or safety concerns to appropriate staff.
• Assists patients with changing into appropriate attire for imaging procedures.
• Helps maintain patient privacy, dignity, and comfort throughout the imaging visit.
• Observes patients for signs of distress and promptly reports concerns to clinical staff.
• Assists with clerical tasks such as patient check-in support, record preparation, or document delivery as needed.
• Ensures patient identification and documentation processes are followed according to departmental procedures.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment in imaging work areas.
• Follows infection prevention, radiation safety, and hospital safety policies.
• Participates in departmental safety and quality initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Basic understanding of patient care and hospital safety practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Ability to follow instructions from technologists and clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations.