Imaging Services Assistant

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) employer-matched retirement

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and ongoing PD

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Pet insurance (optional)

Job summary

Ascension Imaging is seeking a dedicated team member in Nashville, TN for a full-time Day Shift role within the Imaging department. Responsibilities include guiding patients through imaging procedures, safely transporting patients, and assisting technologists with positioning and documentation.

You will uphold radiation safety and infection control across suites, plus handle post-procedure turnover and supply restocking to maintain readiness for continuous patient care.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 month of hire date.
• Education: High School diploma equivalency with 1 year of cumulative job specific experience.

Responsibilities

• Explain upcoming imaging procedures clearly and provide educational materials to ease anxiety and build trust.
• Transport patients between clinical units and verify identity protocols to ensure secure handoffs and prompt exam starts.
• Assist imaging technologists with patient positioning, room readiness, and basic documentation in electronic records to streamline clinical workflow.
• Uphold radiation safety standards and infection control practices across all procedure suites to protect patients and fellow staff.
• Manage post-procedure clean-up, turnover, and supply restocking to keep imaging suites fully prepared and equipped for continuous patient care.

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Nashville, TN
• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West
• Department: Imaging
• Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Guide and reassure patients by explaining upcoming imaging procedures clearly and providing educational materials to ease anxiety and build trust.
• Transport patients safely between clinical units and verify identity protocols to ensure secure handoffs and prompt exam starts.
• Assist imaging technologists with patient positioning, room readiness, and basic documentation in electronic records to streamline clinical workflow.
• Uphold radiation safety standards and infection control practices across all procedure suites to protect patients and fellow staff.
• Manage post-procedure clean-up, turnover, and supply restocking to keep imaging suites fully prepared and equipped for continuous patient care.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 1 years of cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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