Radiology Assistant Student-Ultrasound

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Jobs in Danville, Pennsylvania is seeking a Radiology Assistant to provide non-technical support in various radiology departments. The role includes greeting patients, assisting with paperwork, and patient transportation. Applicants must have a High School Diploma and be enrolled in a medical imaging program. Basic Life Support Certification is required. This position offers a vital opportunity within healthcare and ensures patient safety throughout the care process.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an associate or bachelor’s degree medical imaging program.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients, aids with paperwork, and transports to imaging areas.
• Answers calls and performs clerical functions as needed.
• Assists with patient preparation and positioning.

Skills

Patient care

Clerical functions

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Enrollment in medical imaging program

Tools

Radiology Information System

Job description

Overview

Assists Radiology Technologist staff in providing non-technical support to the various departments of Radiology. Expedites care through direct patient contact including patient transportation, patient preparation, specimen transportation, preparation of imaging rooms and other related assistance.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients upon arrival, aids in filling out necessary paperwork and transports patients to appropriate imaging areas.
• Answers telephone calls for area and routes calls appropriately.
• Performs clerical functions as required and requested.
• Assists in patient preparation and completion of examinations.
• Observes a patient when required.
• Helps in patient positioning and lifting and transporting when needed.
• Ensures all necessary supplies are available and stocked.
• Assists technical staff with any and all duties necessary for completion of imaging studies.
• Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care.
• Effectively uses Radiology Information System.
• Maintains confidentiality and an ethical relationship with all patients and medical records.
• Must be enrolled in an associate or bachelor’s degree medical imaging program with intention of hospital-based radiologic school enrollment when eligible.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) — Required.
• Must be enrolled in an associate or bachelor’s degree medical imaging program with intention of hospital-based radiologic school enrollment when eligible.
• Certification(s) and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification (BLS).

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