IMAGING ASSISTANT (20 HRS/WK, SHIFT VARIES)

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare seeks an Imaging Assistant to support Imaging Technologists with patient care, transportation, and clerical tasks within the imaging department. You will greet patients, transport to various areas, and position them for scans while maintaining safety and comfort.

The role requires a high school diploma and CPR within two weeks of start date, plus strong computer, keyboarding, and communication skills. Benefits include PTO, health/dental/vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• CPR certification required within two weeks of start date.
• Good computer and keyboarding skills; strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients and explain scans using patient communication best practices.
• Safely transport patients to imaging areas and use transfer equipment when needed.
• Position patients on scan tables with proper body mechanics and comfort.
• Enter patient histories and check lab results in EPIC; support technologists.
• Follow radiation safety practices to protect patients and staff.

Skills

Good computer skills

Keyboarding

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Riverside Healthcare is looking for a compassionate and motivated Imaging Assistant to support our Imaging Technologists in providing exceptional care. The Imaging Assistant is responsible for assisting with basic patient care, transportation, and clerical duties within the assigned imaging department. This role is crucial in making a positive first impression on our patients and ensuring a seamless, efficient workflow. The ideal candidate will uphold departmental protocols and contribute to a positive patient experience.

Essential Duties

Patient Interaction:

• Greet and escort patients to and from scan rooms using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You) principles.
• Provide brief explanations to patients regarding their scans, including the type of scan and expected duration.

Transportation:

• Safely transport patients to and from the Emergency Department (ED), central waiting areas, and other hospital locations, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Utilize patient-safe transfer equipment as necessary during transportation.

Patient Positioning:

• Assist in moving patients from carts, beds, or wheelchairs to scan tables using proper body mechanics.
• Assist in moving patients with the correct lift equipment.
• Position patients comfortably on the scan table with the use of pillows, wedges, and blankets.

Patient Safety:

• Adhere to standard precautions for all patient contact, including proper hand hygiene, the use of gloves, and wearing gowns or masks when appropriate.
• Ensure patients connected to oxygen continue their orders as required throughout the imaging process.

Clerical Support:

• Assist in obtaining thorough medical histories from patients and entering this information into EPIC.
• Support Imaging Technologists by checking lab results, pregnancy tests, iodine allergies, and previous imaging for comparison, and communicate any potential issues.

Safety:

• Follow radiation and MRI safety practices to protect patients, staff, and yourself within the department.

Technologist Support:

• Under the direct supervision of a technologist, assist with entering information into EPIC regarding IV starts, assessments, and removals with verbal readback.
• Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.

Non-essential Duties

• Assist with clerical tasks such as filing, answering phones, and managing patient flow within the department.
• Participate in department meetings and training sessions as required.

Responsibilities

Preferred Experience

• Good computer and keyboarding skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions precisely.

Required Licensure/Education

• High school diploma required.
• CPR certification required within two weeks of start date

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes:

Compensation

• Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE:

• Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work

Employee Health Requirements

Exposure/Sensory Requirements

• Chemicals: Rare
• Video Display Terminals: Extreme
• Blood and Body Fluids: Regularly
• TB or Airborne Pathogens: Direct contact with patients and have potential of normal exposure to airborne pathogens.

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):

• Speech: Needed for communication with patients, both visually and through speech for retrieval of information, procedure verification and post procedure instructions.
• Vision: Needed to identify anatomy and manipulate for correct density and contrast levels for proper imaging technique.
• Smell: Electrical/fire safety.
• Hearing: Needed for active listening to colleagues, patients, visitors, and others encountered in the course of job duties.
• Touch: Needed for operating computer equipment, key boarding of entry and/or other patient care functions.

Activity/Lifting Requirements

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 20%
• Twist: 5%
• Stand: 30%
• Crawl: 0%
• Walk: 28%
• Kneel: 2%
• Lift: 5%
• Drive: 0%
• Squat: 5%
• Climb: 0%
• Bend: 5%
• Reach above shoulders: 5%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:

• Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 60 lbs: Rare
• Up to 75 lbs: Rare
• Up to 100 lbs: Rare
• Over 100 lbs: Rare

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):

May need to assist patients from wheelchair and/or gurney on to and off procedure table. Patient lifting equipment will be utilized in all appropriate situations.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

• Sit: 120
• Twist: 4
• Stand: 60
• Crawl: 0
• Walk: 60
• Kneel: 0
• Lift: 2
• Drive: 0
• Squat: 5
• Climb: 0
• Bend: 5
• Reach above shoulders: 2

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):

• Simple grasp up to 15 lbs.: Frequently
• Pushing & pulling Normal weight: up to 50-200#: Frequently
• Fine Manipulation: working computer keyboards, computer mouse, etc.

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Occasional stepping on to fluoroscopic exposure button when assisting Radiologist or licensed physician during radiographic procedure(s), pushing and locking beds, and carts.

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards

• Environmental Factors (Time Spent): Inside hours: 8, Outside hours : 0
• Temperature: Normal Range
• Lighting: Very Dark
• Noise levels: Average
• Humidity: Normal Range
• Atmosphere: Fumes, Odors
• Special Hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Radiation - Works in areas utilizing ionizing radiation materials made from high voltage electrical current.
• Protective Clothing Required: lead protective clothing when required

Pay Range

USD $16.49 - USD $19.94 /Hr