Radiology Assistant

Baptist Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health seeks a Radiology Assistant to support the patient care team at Baptist Medical Center South. The role assists in routine and non-complex patient care and helps ensure smooth operation of the radiology unit by coordinating with technologists and nursing staff.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians, RNs, and LPNs, along with registration staff, while maintaining safety and effective communication to contribute to an efficient imaging workflow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from a certified Nursing Assistant Program or completion of Nursing Fundamentals course or 1 year of patient care experience in acute care, nursing home, imaging center, or home care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine and non-complex patient care tasks to support the radiology unit.
• Facilitate efficient operation of the modality through strong organization and communication.
• Assist Technologists, Physicians, RNs and LPNs in the patient care process and collaborate with registration.

Skills

Body mechanics

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Nursing assistant program

Nursing clinical rotation

1 year patient care experience

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary

The Radiology Assistant shall serve as a supportive member of the patient care team who assists in routine and non-complex aspects of patient care and other duties to support the operations of the unit. The Assistant is responsible for facilitating the efficient operation of the assigned modality through demonstration of consistent organizational and communication skills. Additionally, this position shall assist Technologists, Physicians, RNs, and LPNs in the patient care process. The Assistant will work in collaboration with registration. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

High School diploma or equivalent required. Graduate from a certified Nursing Assistant Program or a Health Occupations Program (HOSA) or completion of first clinical rotation as a Nursing student (completion of ‘Nursing Fundamentals' course) or 1 year of experience in a patient care role in an acute care, nursing home, imaging center, or home care setting required.

License / Certification

BLS required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of body mechanics and basic safety, principles of physical care and comfort.
• Medical terminology training preferred.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 25 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center South

Job

Radiology Assistant

Radiology Assistant

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

7 on / 7 off - First Shift (United States of America)