Radiology Asst

Catholic Health; Greenvale (NY); On-site; USD 28,888 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Professional growth culture

Job summary

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center®, part of Catholic Health, is seeking a Radiology Assistant to support our imaging department. You will actively manage patient flow, assist with gowning, and ensure rapid room turnovers to maximize equipment utilization.

You will document imaging orders in PACS/Merge, coordinate with radiologists and technologists, and help bridge the gap between waiting area and scanner, delivering a high‑quality patient experience while upholding safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma / Equivalent required.
• Prior MA/PCA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist technologist with coordinating workflow
• Patient transport
• Answer phones
• Prepare imaging table clean linen and assist the patients on and off the imaging table
• Act as the operational engine of the department, directly managing the flow of patients to ensure our imaging equipment remains in constant use
• Greet and gown patients, performing initial screenings, and facilitating rapid room turnovers to minimize wait time
• Scan medical documentation into the PACS/Merge system to ensure Radiologists have immediate access to patient histories
• Bridge the gap between the waiting room and the scanner for increased departmental throughput and reduced technologist burnout, ensuring a seamless, high‑quality experience for every patient

Job description

Radiology Assistant

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery. Additionally, U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology. Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards® and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out‑scored other hospitals on Long Island.

Overview

St. Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials.

Job Details

• Act as the operational engine of the department, directly managing the flow of patients to ensure our imaging equipment remains in constant use
• Greet and gown patients, performing initial screenings, and facilitating rapid room turnovers to minimize wait time
• Scan medical documentation into the PACS/Merge system to ensure Radiologists have immediate access to patient histories
• Bridge the gap between the waiting room and the scanner for increased departmental throughput and reduced technologist burnout, ensuring a seamless, high‑quality experience for every patient

Responsibilities

• Assist technologist with coordinating workflow
• Patient transport
• Answer phones
• Prepare imaging table clean linen and assist the patients on and off the imaging table

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma / Equivalent required
• Prior MA/PCA experience preferred

Salary

USD $20.97 - $25.00 per hour. This range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary does not include bonuses, differential pay or other compensation, nor the value of benefits.

Benefits

At Catholic Health, we offer generous benefits packages, tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.