Imaging Services Assistant - Radiology - 140810

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego in California seeks staff to provide technical, patient care and clerical support in Radiology, including scheduling procedures and preparing radiographs for interpretation. The role involves PACS workflows, RIS/HIS familiarity, and cross-training across imaging services.

Responsibilities include managing workflow, ensuring equipment readiness, and contributing to quality control and safety initiatives. Flexibility for variable hours and potential overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• BART or BLS certification required at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within 6 months.
• Experience in a hospital Radiology Department setting with working knowledge of RIS and HIS.
• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with radiology workflows and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Schedule imaging procedures and coordinate with technologists and radiologists.
• Process radiographs and prepare patients and equipment for procedures.
• Transport patients and ensure radiographs are downloaded into PACS.
• Operate film digitizing equipment, CD burners and document scanners as needed.
• Support quality control, safety, and performance improvement activities within Imaging.

Tools

PACS

RIS

HIS

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Provide technical, patient care and clerical support to technologists/radiologists by scheduling procedures, processing radiographs, transporting patients/preparing for radiographic procedures, preparing radiographs for interpretation, downloading outside CD's into the Picture Archival Computer System (PACS), operates film digitizing equipment, CD burners, document scanners and similar accessories. Demonstrates knowledge of computers and new technology such as PACS, Computerized Radiography (CR) and Digital Radiographs (DR). Demonstrates knowledge of various imaging procedures to prepare patients and equipment. Contributes to the cost containment of maintaining established par levels with film orders, office supplies, forms, linen and other medical supplies. Contributes to and participates in work organization and scheduling selection, training and evaluation of staff as a member of work team. Participates in cross training to obtain seamless operations within the Imaging Department. Working knowledge of Radiology Information System (RIS), Hospital Information System (HIS), computers and medical terminology preferred. Additionally, be responsible for advanced technical tasks such as Quality Control, Performance Improvement activities, Safety Officer and/or Radioactive waste. This includes staff development and training. Job standards are to be performed at the EXPERT level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART w/in 6 months of hire date.
• Experience required in a hospital Radiology Department setting. Working knowledge of Radiology Information System (RIS) Hospital Information System (HIS).
• Computer knowledge required. Quality control, Safety Control and/or Radioactive Waste.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) years of related experience with scheduling imaging exams/procedures or coordinating imaging exams/procedures through a multi-specialty service (e.g. Oncology or Surgery)

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work flexible hours, which may include day, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and some overtime if necessary for unexpected staffing issues.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $60,865 - $80,304 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $29.15 - $38.46

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).