Radiology Patient Care Assistant

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health is seeking an auxiliary Radiology Department assistant to support imaging staff by performing patient-related clerical tasks and basic patient care. Responsibilities include patient check-in, handling documents, and assisting with room, equipment, and supply prep.

The role requires basic patient care knowledge, strong communication, and ability to operate Hospital Information System. Training covers body mechanics and safety, with emphasis on teamwork within the Radiology

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read and write.
• Must demonstrate a basic knowledge of patient care and Radiology processes.
• Must complete a Body Mechanics Class for proper lifting techniques during orientation.
• Must demonstrate working knowledge of a computer.
• Must demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication.
• Must demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors by communicating with patients, families, nurses, physicians, and hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical and technical support duties to assist imaging professionals with procedures and related tasks.
• Handles medications and contrast as instructed, may collect supplies from pharmacy or central processing as needed.
• Logs patients, answers department phones, completes or assists with patient documents and forms, and archives data in the Hospital Information System.
• Assists imaging staff with communications, monitors waiting areas, and helps chaperone patients.
• Identifies and transports patients within Radiology or other locations; assists with transfers to imaging tables and escorts ambulatory patients from waiting areas.
• Maintains linen supplies and inventory; reports equipment malfunctions and supply shortages.

Skills

Speak Read Write

Patient care basics

Body mechanics

Computer literacy

Interpersonal communication

Patient-centered communication

Tools

Hospital Information System

Job description

Parkland Health is seeking an auxiliary Radiology Department assistant to support imaging staff by performing patient-related clerical tasks and basic patient care. Responsibilities include patient check-in, handling documents, and assisting with room, equipment, and supply prep.

The role requires basic patient care knowledge, strong communication, and ability to operate Hospital Information System. Training covers body mechanics and safety, with emphasis on teamwork within the Radiology