Radiology Clerk/Aide

Oroville Hospital; Oroville (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Oroville Hospital in Oroville, CA is seeking a Radiology Clerk/Aide to support daily department flow and patient processing within the imaging area.

The role involves preparing patients, handling files and billing, answering phones, coordinating with radiology staff, and assisting with film processing. No prior radiology experience is required; on-site role with standard shifts. BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Knowledge of proper patient handling and confidentiality.
• Ability to learn radiology front-desk tasks.
• No prior radiology experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily with maintaining department flow.
• Prepare dressing room and advise on gowning.
• Complete file jackets and billing/paperwork.
• Answer phones and route calls as needed.
• Process or collect films and assemble with jackets.
• Maintain cleanliness of patient areas.
• Ensure first patient is ready by 8:00 am per supervisor.
• Help maintain room supplies and assist patients onto/off exam tables.
• Type and file x-ray jackets and related records.
• Coordinate and schedule Doppler studies and other imaging procedures.
• Notify departments of exam cancellations and schedule changes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization & problem solving

Confidentiality

Learning & adaptability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Current BLS for Healthcare Providers

Medical terminology course helpful

No prior experience required

Tools

Computer literacy

X-ray file management

Telephone operations

Typing

Job description

Job Details:

Start Date:

Open Until Filled.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of laser/film processors, protective garments, wheelchairs, gurneys, computers, typewriters, copy machines and 10 key phones
• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers
• No previous experience is required
• Medical terminology course helpful
• Ability to demonstrate use of various equipment including, but not limited to; computer, photocopy machine and present telephone system
• Ability to relate well with physicians, patients of all ages and co-workers
• Ability to prioritize and problem solve
• Maintain a calm and reasonable attitude at all times
• Keeps information regarding patients confidential

Duties & Responsibilities:

Job Summary

The Radiology Clerk/Aide assists on a daily basis with maintaining the appropriate level of department flow.

Duties

• Bring patients back to dressing room and advise what needs to be removed and gown put on
• Complete file jacket and necessary billing/paperwork
• Place call for Radiology Nurse after getting consent information
• Answer incoming phone lines and transfer when needed
• Process or collect films and assemble with file jackets
• Maintain cleanliness of patient areas
• Have first patient ready to go at 8:00 am for each room as requested by Supervisor
• Help maintain room supplies
• Help lift or assist patients on or off exam tables
• Typing and collecting all items for x-ray file jacket including pulling next days jackets
• Delivery of x-ray file jackets to proper locations
• Filing pertinent items
• Learn how to hang films on alternator
• If patient prep is required, pass out prep-kits and go over the directions with patients of all ages
• Schedule all Doppler studies
• Some special procedures require additional notification and scheduling with a Lab, Surgery and Ambulatory Services
• Contact outside Hospitals to assist in scheduling MRI studies
• Notify departments involved of all exam cancellations and appointment changes
• Answer six incoming telephone lines
• Give verbal reports to Doctor’s and other Medical Facilities
• Schedule appointments and take Doctor’s orders
• Arrange for transfer or patient x-rays and reports to outside facilities, attorneys, etc
• Transferring telephone call to appropriate locations within the Imaging Department
• Type all x-ray flashcards, index cards and charge requisitions
• Handwrite same information on x-ray file jackets
• Check daily charges against tech’s log sheet, make a copy and put it in the basket for the Radiological Associates
• Maintain file system; keep x-ray requisitions for 3 months, Daily log ledger and daily index file cards
• Distribute all mail to Imaging Services
• Works with computer to get information regarding patients of all ages and to print off additional patient reports
• X-ray films and reports:
  • Copy all x-ray reports (2-5 times dependent upon # of Doctor’s, in-patient, out-patient and Radiological Associates)
  • Keep a log of all out-going x-ray films as well as incoming film from other facilities
  • Screen x-ray reports for completeness; identify missing signatures and directs them back to Medical Records for corrections
  • Transports Doctor’s dictations to Medical Records, match flash cards to the appropriate report and direct to Doctor’s for proofing and signature
  • Prepare x-ray films and reports that are subpoenaed and handle money and receipts for film copies
  • Responsible for assuring x-ray films are pulled for next day surgeries and endoscopies
  • Distribute reports on in-patients to Lab at 10am, 2:30pm and 4:30pm. The reports of out-patients, are placed in the Physician’s mailbox
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Other Info:

Lifting Requirements:Heavy lifting; up to 100 Ibs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 Ibs. must be able to stand, stoop lift and walk without restrictions.

Job Posted:

10/06/2026

Contact Name:

Human Resources

Contact Phone:

530.712.2137

Contact Email:

[e-mail]