Imaging Assistant

Chippenham-Hospital; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

401(k) Plan with match

Job summary

Chippenham Hospital is seeking an Imaging Assistant to support radiology procedures by obtaining patient information, preparing patients, and assisting with transfers and documentation.

The role includes clerical duties, medication delivery to licensed staff, and ensuring smooth operation of the imaging workflows. Prior medical experience and familiarity with radiology or nursing courses are preferred. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Proficient in medical terminology and computer use.
• Currently enrolled in advanced education courses in radiology, nursing, or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record patient information prior to procedures and complete related paperwork after procedures.
• Assist technologists with patient transfers and movement using proper body mechanics.
• Retrieve medications from pharmacy or storage and deliver to licensed staff.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Computer Skills

Education

Radiology/Nursing courses

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: 14.83 - 20.77 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Imaging Assistant you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Chippenham Hospital which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As our Imaging Assistant you will

• Obtain and record patient information prior to procedure. Completes all relevant patient paperwork after procedure.
• Assist technologists with moving patients from stretcher/wheelchair to procedure table utilizing proper body mechanics. Transport patients as needed.
• Retrieve medication from pharmacy and/or storage area, and delivers to licensed staff member as instructed.
• Assist with patient preparation for procedures.
• Perform clerical work as needed, including answering and transferring phone calls, and recording and relaying accurate messages in a timely manner.
• Operate computer systems effectively with sufficient knowledge base to avoid errors.
• Monitor department and individual procedure rooms to assess availability of supplies. Restocks to optimum levels as needed.

What qualifications you will need:

• One year of experience in a medical setting is preferred.
• Medical Terminology & Computer Skills
• Currently enrolled in advanced education courses including courses in Radiology, Nursing, or related field strongly preferred

Benefits

Chippenham Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460+ bed hospital is one of the regions leading acute care facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the regions first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center.

Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do. - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.