Clinical Imaging Assistant

Marshall Medical Center; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Medical Center's Diagnostic Imaging department seeks a Clinical Imaging Assistant who will support film library management, record updates, and exam preparation. This role involves patient transport, report distribution, and assisting with digital image processing.

The position offers nights shifts, regular employment, and opportunities to work closely with physicians and nursing staff while ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout transfers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• Previous patient contact experience preferred.
• Must have an understanding of medical terminology.
• Basic understanding of hospital routines and how they relate to each department within the institution.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Diagnostic Imaging film library and update records.
• Process film loans and retrieve file records; prepare records for distribution.
• Provide reception and route calls; assist with orders and scheduling exams.
• Assist physicians with digital images; distribute and fax reports.
• Transport patients and equipment; ensure comfort and safety during transfers.
• Assist staff with image processing, CD burning and related duties.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Confidentiality

Basic computer skills

Phone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

Job description

Department:

Diagnostic Imaging

Shift:

Primarily Nights (United States of America)

Employee Type:

Regular

Per Diem Type (if applicable):

Minimum Pay Range:

$21.00 - $24.15

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Clinical Imaging Assistant maintains the Diagnostic Imaging film library. Updates records, processes film loans and retrieves file records. Provides reception and routes calls to appropriate areas, orders exams and prepares records for distribution to imaging and requesting facilities and/or physicians. Assists physicians with Digital Images and distributes, and/or faxes reports to physicians and inpatient units. Transports patients to and from various nursing units and maintains Diagnostic Imaging patient transport equipment. Performs digital image processing, image copying, CD burning and related duties. Transports equipment, supplies and specimens as needed. Assures the comfort and safety of each patient during transfer from one unit to the next. Assists technical and nursing staff in transfer and ambulation of patients on nursing and in Diagnostic Services.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Licensure/

Certification:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• Previous patient contact experience preferred.

Knowledge:

• Must have an understanding of medical terminology.
• Basic understanding of hospital routines and how they relate to each department within the institution.
• Previous patient contact experience preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent customer service skills, basic patient care skills and an understanding of confidentiality requirements.
• Excellent communication both verbally and written.
• Customer Service Advocacy is required.
• Basic computer skills and phone etiquette is required.