Imaging Support Specialist

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

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.