Imaging Assistant PRN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, VA is seeking an Imaging Assistant to support technologists, manage patient information, and handle clerical tasks to ensure smooth procedure flow. You will assist with patient movement, prepare patients for procedures, and maintain supplies and records.

The role requires basic medical terminology and computer skills, with a preference for candidates with at least one year in a medical setting and coursework in Radiology or Nursing.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Education

Courses in Radiology/Nursing or related field

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: 14.83 - 20.77 / hour

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 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.

Qualifications

• 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 benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs 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 support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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.