Radiology Assistant

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery. Additionally, U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology. Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards® and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island.

St. Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials.

Responsibilities:
• Determine appropriateness of examinations and contact physicians to clarify or modify orders when necessary

• Prep patients for exams by communicating with care teams
• Transfer patients on/off exam tables
• Transport patients when necessary
• Answer telephones in a timely manner
• Communicates with professionalism at all times
• For outpatients, check prescriptions to ensure patient demographics are correct, physician signature present, and reason for exam listed
• For inpatients, check requisitions for accuracy, including verify patient identification, physician's signature, and diagnosis
• Arrange transport in and out of the department
• Update technologists with appointment status (cancellations, changes, etc).

• Stock exam rooms

Requirements:
Current Radiology students preferred
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

Minimum 1 year experience preferred
Excellent communication skills; computer skills also required
Prior hospital experience preferred

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

Salary : $20 - $28