Imaging Tech Assistant

Fairview Health Services; Grand Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement and scholarship

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Generous PTO

STDB

401K with employer contributions

Shift Differential

Every 3rd Weekend Rotation

Experience Pay

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital is seeking an Imaging Tech Assistant for part-time shifts (8-hour days, evenings, and every 3rd weekend). The role supports imaging staff by transporting patients, assisting with exams, and handling routine office tasks within the Imaging Department.

The position requires completion of a Nursing Aide program with MN Registry preferred, BLS, and solid communication skills. A stable attendance record and basic computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Graduate of a Nursing Aide program; MN Registry certification preferred.
• BLS Certification or ability to obtain within two months of hire.
• Maintain reliable attendance.
• Basic computer skills (Word).
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Healthcare setting experience preferred.
• Follow Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital policies, mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Escort, transport and transfer patients to support imaging workflow.
• Explain exam processes and communicate delays to patients.
• Document patient history, information, and encounters in the EMR.
• Stock and maintain department supplies and equipment.
• Answer calls and manage department requests.
• Assist with patient transport for outpatients, inpatients, and emergencies.
• Assist in patient transfers from beds, carts, wheelchairs, and other devices.
• Aid in ambulation, dressing, and toileting as needed.
• Position patients for imaging and ensure comfort and safety.

Skills

Nursing Aide

BLS Certification

Medical Terminology

Interpersonal communication

Word

Education

Nursing Aide cert (MN Registry)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Overview

What You Can Expect

Our Imaging Tech Assistants love Grand Itasca for the stability, meaningful work and great team. If you are looking for professional growth and development with hands on experience caring for a diverse patient population, Grand Itasca is where you belong!

We're glad you are thinking about joining us

Grand Itasca is a great place for Imaging Tech Assistants. We're a non-profit organization with a clear vision of being the leader in transforming rural health care by achieving the highest levels of quality, access, and value. Our strength stems from teamwork and collaboration among a talented and diverse group of professionals. With over 700 employees in hundreds of different roles, Grand Itasca can offer a variety of career opportunities.

Let's talk about benefits

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship/grant opportunities
• Health, dental, vision, & life insurance kick in on the first of the month after 30 days of employment
• Generous paid time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance
• STDB (short term disability bank)
• 401K with employer contributions
• Shift Differential
• Every 3rd Weekend Rotation
• Experience Pay Given
• Employee Referral Program

About the Position

• Imaging Tech Assistant
• Part Time .8-1.0 (64-80 hours per pay period)
• 8-hour shifts, Days, Evenings, Every 3rd Weekend
• Imaging Department
• INTERNAL POSTING THROUGH: 10/29/2026

Job Summary: The Imaging Tech Assistant Works under the supervision of the Imaging Department Director and Supervisor. They assist the imaging technologists with efficient workflow by escorting, transporting and transferring patients, speaking with patients about delays, coordinating the schedule with other departments and stocking the department. Performs daily office duties of answering phone calls, monitoring the fax machine and maintaining office supplies and equipment.

Here's what you'll do when you join us

• Demonstrate a professional and compassionate attitude towards patient, families, visitors, coworkers and other departmental representatives.
• Work closely with all imaging, clinic, inpatient and emergency department staff center for efficient flow of patients.
• Prepare patients for their exam or procedure, by getting them changed, explaining the exam, giving oral contrast, communicate delays.
• Assist with documenting patient history, information, and encounters in electronic medical record.
• Cleaning and stocking of supplies for the exam room.
• Answer incoming calls and manage the requests.
• Assist with outpatient, inpatient and emergent patient transport.
• Assist with patient transfers from beds, carts, wheelchairs, walkers or other devices to the bed.
• Assist in delivery of patient care as needed to include ambulation, dressing and toileting.
• Assist with positioning patient on the table.
• Communicate with patients and families regarding exam time and delay.
• Sit with patients if they need assistance.
• Maintain office equipment, supplies and linens.
• Some clerical duties including monitor fax machine, fill out release of information requests, delivery and receive mail for the department, and interofficing items as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

If you have these qualifications, we'd love to chat

1. Must be 18 years of age or older.
2. Graduate of a Nursing Aide program. Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry is preferred.
3. BLS Certification or ability to obtain within two months of hire and maintains certification.
4. Maintain reliable and consistent attendance.
5. Basic computer skills such as Word.
6. Good interpersonal communication skills.
7. Working knowledge of medical terminology.
8. Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
9. Demonstrate ability to follow and adhere to Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital policies, vision, mission and values.
10. Maintain reliable and consistent attendance.

About Grand Itasca:

Grand Itasca brings the benefits of a large and respected health system to our local community. We are a non-profit, state-of-the-art, integrated clinic and hospital that is proud to offer a range of high-quality providers, specialties and services to our community. Enjoy our patient-centered, comprehensive approach, close to home without venturing from the beauty of northern Minnesota.

Benefit Overview

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, PTO, a short-term disability bank, retirement,tuition reimbursement, early access to earned wages and more. Employees also have access to voluntary insurance options, and resources to support their financial and personal well-being. For additional information, please follow this link: https://www.granditasca.org/benefits/AFSCME-S

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status