Radiology Assistant

Baptist Health; Montgomery, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forbes recognition

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Radiology Assistant to support the patient care team and assist in routine imaging tasks at Baptist Medical Center South. The role emphasizes collaboration with technologists, physicians, and nursing staff to maintain smooth operations across the modality.

A High School diploma and BLS are required, with CNA/HOSA or Nursing Fundamentals coursework preferred. The position offers full-time hours and a 7 on / 7 off shift pattern on first shift.

Qualifications

• 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 or 1 year of patient care experience in acute care, nursing home, imaging center, or home care setting required.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine and non-complex aspects of patient care to support unit operations.
• Facilitate efficient operation of the assigned modality through organizational and communication skills.
• Collaborate with registration and support Technologists, Physicians, RNs, and LPNs in patient care processes.
• Work with the care team to ensure smooth workflow and coverage.

Skills

Body mechanics

Medical terminology

Communication

Team collaboration

Independence

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Health Occupations Program (HOSA)

Nursing Fundamentals course

Job description

Highlights: Summary

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.

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

Job Type: Regular-Full time

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

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.