PRN Radiology Aide: X-ray Support & Patient Care

Atrium Health; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Kings Mountain radiology department is hiring a part-time Radiology Assistant to provide patient care and support under a radiology technologist. This PRN role covers second shift and weekends with a sign-on bonus eligibility.

A High School Diploma or GED plus BLS is required; senior radiography program students preferred. The role involves basic radiography, assisting with exams, and handling supplies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with preliminary coursework toward a certificate or degree in a medical imaging field.
• Clinical experience based on the educational program affiliated with the pursuit of career in medical imaging.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic diagnostic x-rays supervised by a radiology technologist.
• Identifies and assists patients with questions about procedures.
• Prepares patients for exam and ensures patient safety in the absence of the radiology technologist.
• Obtains medications, radiopharmaeceuticals, or contrast media materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist or registered nurse.
• Assists physicians and technologists in the performance of diagnostic exams across modalities (Rad/Fluro, CT, IR, Mammography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET, Ultrasound).
• Retrieves patient orders and requisitions while supporting administrative or miscellaneous work tasks in the RIS, EMR, or other standard applications required in the workflow for diagnostic exams.
• Assists patients to restrooms, with bedpans, urinals and other ancillary clinical support needs as required.
• Assists with administrative duties, quality assurance, safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Senior Radiography program student

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS

Clinical experience in medical imaging

Job description

Advocate Health’s Kings Mountain radiology department is hiring a part-time Radiology Assistant to provide patient care and support under a radiology technologist. This PRN role covers second shift and weekends with a sign-on bonus eligibility.

A High School Diploma or GED plus BLS is required; senior radiography program students preferred. The role involves basic radiography, assisting with exams, and handling supplies.