Radiology Assistant at Kaiser Permanente Bakersfield, CA

Kaiser Permanente; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Bakersfield, CA, is looking for a Radiology Assistant to support patient care and assist Radiologists. Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, processing X-ray films, and maintaining a clean darkroom.

The ideal candidate should have typing skills, customer service experience, and the ability to communicate effectively. This is a temporary position for about six months, offering a unique opportunity to work in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with typing and general office equipment.
• Previous experience working with the public.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients and coordinates appointments.
• Processes exposed X‑ray film and maintains the darkroom.
• Demonstrates service behaviors as per KP standards.

Skills

Typing skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Familiarity with general office equipment

Experience working with the public

Job description

Radiology Assistant job at Kaiser Permanente, Bakersfield, CA. Under general supervision, performs routine patient care on patients of all age categories and assists Radiologist and technical staff with patient handling, patient appointment scheduling, answering telephones, ordering supplies, and processing exposed X‑ray film utilizing automatic film processors.

Essential Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente’s Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Performs duties as required by job functions on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Greets patients, answers the telephone, schedules patients for future appointments, instructs patients on proper preparation for the exam, verifies patient ID cards, and reorders supplies.
• Processes exposed X‑ray film using automatic processors, reloads cassettes with unexposed film, and restocks the film bin; keeps the darkroom clean.
• Faxes information to the contracted imaging group to ensure the accession number and the images are linked in the Kern Radiology Intergy System.
• DICOMs images in the DR computer system and ensures images are properly sent to the contracted imaging group for interpretation.
• Assists patients in undressing when necessary; helps patients on and off the X‑ray equipment using safe lifting techniques.
• Greets patients, explains the examination, and describes possible reactions according to established guidelines.
• Answers the telephone and coordinates patient transportation from other departments.
• Maintains courteous, cooperative relations with the public, patients and other personnel.
• Assumes additional activities and responsibilities as directed.
• Accounts for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission, and specific department/organizational initiatives; also demonstrates knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to members, purchasers, contracted providers, and vendors.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience:
  • Typing skills and familiarity with general office equipment, including computers.
  • Experience working with the public.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
• Education: Please refer to minimum work experience requirements.
• License, Certification, Registration: N/A.

Notes

• This is a temporary position for approximately six (6) months.
• Must be able to work in an MRI environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.