Radiology Support Specialist - Portable Procedures

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Providence, RI is seeking an Radiology Support Assistant to help with portable radiographic procedures, patient transport, and room preparation for examinations. The role requires assisting the radiographer and ensuring patient safety and comfort.

The position emphasizes direct patient contact and adherence to safety, hygiene, and data logging practices, with age-specific care for adult and geriatric patients.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school diploma.
• Ability to read and write English and to perform basic arithmetic computations to verify shipments, complete charge information on Radiology requisitions, and perform stock reconciliation.
• Interpersonal and language skills to exchange information with hospital personnel, patients and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Assists radiographer with portable radiographic procedures.
• Assists patients and prepares them for radiographic procedures.
• Lifts and positions patients for radiographic procedures and ensures correct patient identification.
• Provides radiology transport services for patients and equipment including stretchers and wheelchairs.
• Maintains room readiness for radiographic procedures and adheres to infection control policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English literacy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Brown University Health in Providence, RI is seeking an Radiology Support Assistant to help with portable radiographic procedures, patient transport, and room preparation for examinations. The role requires assisting the radiographer and ensuring patient safety and comfort.

The position emphasizes direct patient contact and adherence to safety, hygiene, and data logging practices, with age-specific care for adult and geriatric patients.