Imaging Assistant

This is a PRN position!!

Job Summary: 

Under the general direction of the Director of Radiology and/or Imaging Technologist and in accordance with established policy and procedures, the Imaging Assistant performs multiple non radiographic duties and assists staff members to ensure patients are provided with safe and efficient quality care.  

Functions and Duties: 

• Escort and/or transport patients to and from the radiology department and examination areas  
• Assists radiology technologist with patient transfers to and from imaging tables, and assist the patient as needed 
• Assists with maintaining cleanliness and disinfection of the work environment 
• Maintains safety and recognizes potential safety hazards
• Receives and evaluates physician orders 
• Understand and recognize the needs and behaviours of a variety of age groups of patients  

and adapts communication and care needs as applicable to each patient. 

• Complete departmental and facility education/trainings as required for position
• Performs clerical support

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education:   

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be currently enrolled and in good standing in an approved school of radiologic technology.

            Experience: 

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:  

Skills and Abilities: 

• Good interpersonal skills  
• Good communication skills both written and verbal  
• Basic computers skills 
• Ability to work fair share of weekends and holidays to accommodate staffing needs.  

Physical Demands: 

• May be exposed to radiation.  
• Job requires standing for extended periods of time.  
• Job requires employee to walk considerable distances, to and from work area.  
• Job requires employee to raise or lower up to 25 lbs. from one level to another. 
• Job requires exerting force up to 50lbs. to move an object to or away from the employee
• Job requires the employee to grasp/pick up items and reach for objects
• Normal vision with or without correction