Radiology Assistant

103 Rochester General Hospital; Northern Heights (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Radiology Assistant position at Rochester Regional Health Imaging Center in Northern Heights, Rochester, NY 14621 provides essential support to radiology technologists and ensures adherence to safety protocols while caring for patients.

This per diem role involves direct and indirect patient care, assisting with transport, and collaboration with the care team to maintain department efficiency and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Stocks room and rotates supplies based on expiration dates.
• Ensures daily regulatory logs are completed.
• Maintains room turnover within acceptable timeframes.
• Keeps environment clean and safe for staff and patients.
• Transports patients safely to and from the department.
• Assists with ambulation, transferring or lifting patients.
• Performs clerical duties including filing, faxing, and scanning.
• Handles calls and safety/history forms, communicates with care team.
• Assists with hygiene needs and patient comfort in radiology.
• Supports mission and values of the organization.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Customer Service

Job description

JOB TITLE: Radiology Assistant

STATUS: Per Diem

LOCATION: Imaging Center - Northern Heights - 1255 Portland Avenue Rochester, NY 14621

DEPARTMENT: Imaging

SCHEDULE: Days, M-F 4hr shift, 8am-12pm

SUMMARY

Provides assistance to technologists with tasks necessary for the general management and organization of the department, being flexible meeting patient and/or department needs while ensuring all Radiology safety protocols are followed. Performs direct and indirect patient care as determined/delegated by a licensed technologist or nurse and facilitates the safe transport of patients to and from their respective units.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stocks room appropriately while rotating supplies based on expiration dates, including Emergency response equipment
• Ensures that all regulatory logs are completed daily
• Uses team effort to accomplish room turnover within acceptable timeframes.
• Primarily responsible for cleanliness and safety of environment for staff and patients.
• Safely and efficiently transports patients to and from the department in a safe manner, according to hospital standards.
• Assists with ambulation, transferring or lifting of patients
• Performs clerical duties to include filing, faxing, and scanning documents.
• Answers and returns phone calls, completes safety screening forms/history forms, and communicates with Care team as needed.
• Provides safe and competent care for patients with relationship to elimination & hygiene needs including bathing and changing bed linens as needed while patient is in the Radiology department.
• Demonstrates compassion and any other kind of support needed for the patient and patient family members Demonstrates mission and values of the organization
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic Computer skills
• Demonstrates excellent customer service and communication skill

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One year patient care experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Heavy - Clinical - Heavy clinical roles require continual lifting of more than 50 lbs., pushing and pulling patients or equipment, and working in physically awkward or restrictive positions. Staff must maintain balance and coordination in confined, uneven, or emergent care settings while performing both fine and gross motor tasks. High sensory acuity is needed to recognize patient cues and environmental alerts. Emotional and cognitive demands are significant due to urgent decision‑making, managing distressed patients, and functioning effectively in high‑pressure clinical situations. Environmental exposures commonly include infectious agents, biohazards, noise, and chemicals. Employees may be required to complete mask‑fit testing, TB screening, and participate in extended or on‑call shifts. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$17.25 - $19.00

CITY: Rochester

POSTAL CODE: 14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.