Radiology Patient Support Specialist

Carolinas Medical Center; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health's Cabarrus CT department seeks a full-time Imaging Support Specialist to assist in exam preparation, patient transport, and coordination with radiology staff. You will work with radiology computer systems to manage schedules, requisitions, and patient data, while ensuring room readiness and equipment maintenance.

The role emphasizes strong communication with patients and clinicians, proficiency in IV insertion/venipuncture, and reliable teamwork in a busy radiology setting.

Qualifications

• Competent in IV insertion and venipuncture.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, staff and physicians.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Intermediate computer skills including use of apps and email.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in preparing for exams and guiding them through procedures.
• Use radiology computer systems to generate requisitions, check schedules and obtain patient data.
• Prepare exam rooms, stock supplies, and maintain equipment.
• Greet patients and visitors, answer calls, schedule appointments and relay messages as needed.
• Act as liaison between ordering physician, radiologist and technologist.
• Provide radiology reports/images to staff and patients; manage health records.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Organization

IV insertion

Venipuncture

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Education

GED/HS diploma

Tools

Radiology IT systems

Job description

Advocate Health's Cabarrus CT department seeks a full-time Imaging Support Specialist to assist in exam preparation, patient transport, and coordination with radiology staff. You will work with radiology computer systems to manage schedules, requisitions, and patient data, while ensuring room readiness and equipment maintenance.

The role emphasizes strong communication with patients and clinicians, proficiency in IV insertion/venipuncture, and reliable teamwork in a busy radiology setting.