Radiology Patient Care Assistant - Casual, Flexible Shifts

HealthPartners; Minnesota; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Nicollet Radiology is seeking a Casual Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support the imaging team in Minnesota. You will help prepare patients for exams, communicate procedures, and assist radiology staff with basic patient care while maintaining safety and compassion.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, preparing IVs where needed, performing clerical duties, stocking supplies, and ensuring sanitation between patients.

Qualifications

• CPR/BLS certification required within position.
• Strong clinical and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of how to use office equipment and computers.
• Familiarity with Epic and PACS workflows.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients using two identifiers.
• Greet patients and families.
• Provide exam preparation instructions and assist with changes.
• Prepare and administer oral contrast and instructions.
• Review allergies and labs prior to IV for contrast.
• Insert IVs per standard procedure.
• Assist during radiology exams with lifting, transferring, positioning.
• Instruct patients on exam information.
• Monitor for medical emergencies like contrast reactions.
• Observe waiting area patients needing assistance.
• Refer difficult cases to technologists.
• Perform clerical duties including Epic and PACS documentation.
• Stock linens and supplies.
• Clean and sanitize area after each patient.
• Meet competency standards.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Communicate effectively for problem solving and department goals.
• Attend 80% of department meetings.
• Participate in other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Strong clinical and patient relations

Office procedures & equipment

Age-specific care knowledge

EPIC/PACS proficiency

Tools

EPIC

PACS

Telephone & Fax

Basic computer skills

Job description

Park Nicollet Radiology is seeking a Casual Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support the imaging team in Minnesota. You will help prepare patients for exams, communicate procedures, and assist radiology staff with basic patient care while maintaining safety and compassion.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, preparing IVs where needed, performing clerical duties, stocking supplies, and ensuring sanitation between patients.