Radiology Medical Assistant - Diagnostic Imaging - Per Diem

University of Vermont Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, VT is seeking a Per Diem Radiology Medical Assistant to support radiologic teams. The position involves assisting in exams, clerical and non-technical tasks, and patient transport within the radiology department.

Ideal candidates may have a High School diploma or equivalent; LNA or comparable medical experience is preferred. Prior hospital or health care experience is also preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• LNA or comparable medical experience is preferred.
• Previous hospital or health care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist radiologic technologists in conducting patient exams and support non-technical parts of the exam.
• Stock rooms and aid patients to and from exam rooms.
• Schedule exams in the radiology information system (Radiant).
• Arrange and schedule inpatients for radiology appointments and transport patients to/from radiology.
• Assist radiology staff in various functions including coordinating with Radiology Nurse and radiologists.
• This position will be trained to start IVs in some modalities.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LNA or comparable medical experience

Job description

The status of this position is Per Diem - no "set" or committed hours. May be scheduled for a variety of shifts, some holidays, and is expected to meet requirements outlined in the Support Staff Bargaining Unit contract.

The Radiology Medical Assistant assists radiologic technologists in conducting patient exams by assisting in the clerical and non-technical and non- exposure technical aspects of the exam. The RMA is responsible for assisting the technologists, Radiology Nurse and radiologists in many functions including stocking rooms, aiding patients to and from the exam rooms, and scheduling exams in the radiology information system (Radiant). The RMA is responsible for arranging and scheduling inpatients to come down for their appointments and transporting patients to and from the radiology department. This position will be trained to start IV's in some modalities.

EDUCATION:

High school graduate or equivalent. LNA or comparable medical experience preferred. This position requires verification of your high school diploma. Please be prepared to provide a copy should you be invited in for an interview.

EXPERIENCE:

Previous hospital or health care experience preferred.