Radiology Imaging Assistant

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a patient care assistant to support physicians and technologists in sterile procedures and examinations. You will prepare exam rooms, assist with positioning patients, and help maintain a safe and comfortable environment for pediatric patients.

The role involves basic clinical support, room preparation, patient transport, and delivering courteous customer service to families and staff. Prioritizing safety and following established procedures is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and understand instructions, perform basic math, and compare numbers and letters.
• Strong customer service and communication abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for examinations and provide assistive care to patients per procedures.
• Clean and set up exam room, following sterile techniques; assist in positioning patients.
• Set up and break down sterile fields and trays.
• Provide general support for clinical operations.
• Transport patients and retrieve films, requisitions, and supplies as needed.
• Deliver courteous and effective customer service to support hospital operations.
• Answer and route calls; relay routine information and assist as needed.

Skills

Numerical ability

Communication skills

Customer service

Courtesy

Education

High school diploma/ GED

Job description

Position Summary

Assists the physician/ technologist with sterile procedures. Prepares for examinations and provides assistive care to patients according to established procedures and instructions. Cleans and sets up room for examination, following sterile procedure techniques. Holds and assists in positioning patients during procedures

Position Summary

Assists the physician/ technologist with sterile procedures. Prepares for examinations and provides assistive care to patients according to established procedures and instructions. Cleans and sets up room for examination, following sterile procedure techniques. Holds and assists in positioning patients during procedures

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares for examinations and provides assistive care to patients according to established procedures and instructions.
• Cleans and sets up room for examination, following sterile procedure techniques. Holds and assists in positioning patients during procedures. Performs other related duties to provide patients with comfort, diversion, or safety.
• Uses sterile techniques to set up and break down sterile fields and trays.
• Provides general support for clinical operation.
• Transports patients, retrieves films, requisitions and other supplies and equipment as needed.
• Provides positive and effective customer service that supports departmental and hospital operations.
• Answers and routes telephone calls. Responds to requests for routine information or assistance within scope of knowledge and authority. Initiates call for emergency services as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High school diploma/ GED

Experience

• The skills to read and understand instructions, add and subtract numbers, and make comparisons between numbers and letters.
• Ability to exchange information on factual matters, schedule appointments, greet visitors, explain hospital policies, and/or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
• Courtesy and tact when dealing with patients, visitors and/or hospital employees. More sensitive situations may be referred to others as appropriate.

License/Certification

N/A

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.