Radiology Assistant 1

This position provides quality patient care before, during, and after radiologic examinations in various locations including the Main Hospital, Ambulatory Care Center, and satellite facilities. The Radiology Assistant supports technologists by ensuring proper exam preparation, transporting patients comfortably with appropriate medical support, observing patients during exams, and assisting with data entry and equipment maintenance. The role involves answering phone lines, facilitating patient transport, and providing general support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to radiology staff, including assisting with patient preparation and transport.
• Ensure patients receive proper exam preparation and are transported safely to and from Radiology.
• Assist technologists with data entry using Hospital Information System (IS) and Radiology Information System (RIS).
• Maintain radiology equipment and supplies.
• Answer phone lines in work and patient care areas.
• Facilitate patient transport services and provide additional support as required.
• Work independently while referring non-standard procedures to the supervisor.
• Interact calmly and cooperatively with radiologists, clinicians, technologists, and peers in high-pressure situations.

Key responsibility breakdown: 50% radiology staff support and assistance, 40% patient care and preparation, 10% general department duties.

Requirements

• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or UC Davis Health CPR.
• Ability to transport patients within a hospital setting.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics for lifting and transporting patients and moving radiology equipment.
• Proficiency in standard keyboard use and accurate data entry/retrieval from Hospital Information System (IS) and Radiology Information System (RIS).
• General understanding of basic radiology procedures, equipment, supplies, and drugs.
• Ability to work safely in areas with ionizing radiation and/or high magnetic fields.
• Ability to work in cool environments (e.g., computer areas).
• Capability to move and manipulate equipment with knobs and switches.
• Ability to move supply boxes and equipment up to 45 pounds.
• Ability to move, manipulate, and transfer patients weighing up to 400 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to move throughout the hospital and satellite locations.
• Ensure patient safety before, during, and after transport.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology or related field experience.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with coworkers at all levels under stressful conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience performing related tasks.
• Experience transporting patients within a hospital setting.

Pay

$26.78 - $33.35 per hour.

Schedule

80% time commitment. Shift: Saturday-Sunday 0800-2030; Monday 1200-2030.

Benefits

• High-quality, low-cost medical plans for you and your family.
• UC-paid dental and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Retirement plans, including pension and other savings options.
• Supplemental insurance (e.g., life, disability, pet, legal, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
• Pregnancy and parental leave, family & medical leave, adoption assistance, and pay for family care and bonding.
• Lactation support program and family care discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program with free mental health services.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time as outlined in UC policies or collective bargaining agreements.
• Continuing education allowance and staff education reimbursement program.
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer and student loan debt counseling program.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, and sitting for 3 to 6 hours.
• Frequent lifting/carrying of 0-50+ pounds for 3 to 6 hours.
• Frequent pushing/pulling of 0-50+ pounds for 3 to 6 hours.
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, and kneeling for 3 to 6 hours.
• Occasional twisting, climbing, reaching overhead, and keyboard use/repetitive motion for up to 3 hours.
• Continuous exposure to microwave/radiation for 6 to 8+ hours.
• Occasional sustained attention, complex problem-solving, and numerical skills for up to 3 hours.
• Continuous communication skills, interaction, customer/patient contact, and multitasking for 6 to 8+ hours.