Clinical Imaging Assistant - Diagnostic Imaging

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

Job summary

Marshall Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Imaging Assistant for the Diagnostic Imaging department. The role primarily covers night shifts and involves per diem regular employment.

Responsibilities include managing the film library, processing exams, handling patient transport, and assisting with digital imaging tasks. A High School Diploma and current BLS certification are required, with prior patient contact experience preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintains the Diagnostic Imaging film library and updates records.
• Processes film loans and retrieves file records for imaging and requesting facilities.
• Provides reception and routes calls, orders exams and prepares records for distribution to imaging and physicians.
• Assists physicians with Digital Images and distributes/faxes reports to physicians and inpatient units.
• Transports patients between units and maintains imaging transport equipment.
• Performs digital image processing, image copying, CD burning and related duties.
• Transports equipment, supplies and specimens as needed and ensures patient comfort and safety during transfers.

Skills

Customer service

Patient care

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Computer literacy

Phone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Department:

Diagnostic Imaging

Shift:

Primarily Nights (United States of America)

Employee Type:

Regular - Per Diem

Per Diem Type (if applicable):

Non-RN Per Diem 1

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.