Medical Imaging Assistant

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Imaging Assistant (Part Time, Day shift)

• Work focus: Support patient care and imaging workflow in an assigned care area

• Patient population: Neonate through Geriatric (per department scope)

Description

Medical Imaging Assistants work directly with nurses and technologists to provide patient care and ensure patient safety while managing procedural workflow. The role includes patient and procedure-related duties, pre-test information and instructions, coordinated caregiver handoffs, and clerical/admin support. You will digitize, format, and upload film-based or digital images into PACS and support physicians, staff, and patients by fulfilling image/report requests using proper protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses and technologists with direct patient care and maintain an organized working environment

• Ensure timely transport of inpatients and outpatients using proper aides and equipment; assist with transfers and body-mechanics lifting

• Communicate effectively to coordinate patient care and manage departmental information flow

• Provide pre-test information and facilitate caregiver handoff communication

• Digitize, format, and upload images into PACS; support acquisition and distribution of digital patient records

• Release images and reports according to protocols and confidentiality requirements

• Dispense oral CT contrast for outpatients if CNA certified

• Perform clerical support (errands, supply organization, visitor assistance) and other duties as assigned

• Adhere to infection control, patient rights, confidentiality policies, and complete mandatory education/certifications

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

• CPR certification within first 90 days

• Ability to lift 40 pounds

• Intermediate computer skills

• Read, write, and speak English

• Excellent communication skills and ability to multitask

• Team-oriented, flexible, versatile, and reliable

• Willingness to travel and learn workflow for three hospital sites

• 0-10 years experience

Benefits

• Benefits package supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected events

• Eligibility for benefits depends on employment classification