Radiology Assistant

ORTHOPEDICS RHODE ISLAND INC; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Benefits package

Career growth

Diverse network access

Job summary

Ortho Rhode Island in Warwick, RI is seeking an entry-level Radiology Assistant to support our Radiology Technicians in MRI and X-ray. This full-time role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and offers a hourly wage of $16.25–$20.30 plus benefits.

You will greet and screen patients, help with transfers and positioning, maintain rooms and equipment, and ensure HIPAA and OSHA compliance. Hours vary across Mon–Fri and Saturday shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; prior healthcare experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of HIPAA Regulations
• Pertinent job-related experience and Medical Terminology

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of MRI & X-ray safety protocols.
• Performs detailed pre-procedure patient screenings for MRI Safety.
• Protects patients, self, and other staff from radiation hazards.
• Preparing patients for radiology procedures - changed into gowns/shorts, shoes and jewelry removed.
• Understands provider’s orders and requests.
• Brings patients to MRI/X-ray rooms and escorts patients back to changing rooms or exam rooms.
• Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs.
• Maintains required records including patient records, daily logbooks, and monthly reports.
• Assures a clean, stocked work area by maintaining MRI & X-ray rooms, and workstations.
• Assist in maintaining an on-time patient schedule.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations.

Skills

MRI & X-ray safety protocols

Pre-procedure patient screenings

HIPAA regulations

Medical Terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Warwick, RI 02886, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School or Equivalent, Salary Range: $16.25 - $20.30 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Varied, Job Category: Health Care, Title: Radiology Assistant

Reports to: Radiology Manager

Hours: Various Shifts (Mon – Friday 6:00AM-11:00PM; Sat 9:00AM-5:00PM)

Who we are

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, The Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Ortho Rhode Island is a world-class group of talented providers and professionals, all working together to offer value and quality in everything we do. Each Ortho Rhode Island team member is dedicated to thinking like a patient, and to offering the best experience in our industry, driven by our core values: delivering on our word, respecting each other, innovating in orthopedics, valuing every individual, and engaging our community.

What you’ll do

Our Radiology Aide is responsible for providing support to our Radiology Technicians (MRI & X-ray). The Aide prepares patients for Radiology examinations by greeting, screening, changing, completing and reviewing paperwork as well as assisting Radiology Tech with patient transfers, positioning and room cleanliness.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Knowledge of MRI & X-ray safety protocols
• Performs detailed pre-procedure patient screenings for MRI Safety
• Protects patients, self, and other staff from radiation hazards
• Preparing patients for radiology procedures - changed into gowns/shorts, shoes and jewelry removed
• Understands provider’s orders and requests
• Brings patients to MRI/X-ray rooms and escorts patients back to changing rooms or exam rooms
• Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs
• Maintains required records including patient records, daily logbooks, and monthly reports
• Assures a clean, stocked work area by maintaining MRI & X-ray rooms, and workstations.
• Assist in maintaining an on-time patient schedule
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations.

Qualifications

Discretion to work with confidential information

• High school diploma or equivalent required; prior healthcare experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of HIPAA Regulations
• Pertinent job-related experience and Medical Terminology

What we offer

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Dynamic environment
• Access to a diverse network of practitioners
• Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience
• Competitive Compensation
• Generous PTO
• Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).