Radiology Assistant - Full Time, Day Shift

About the Location

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista is a 162-bed acute care facility that has been providing care to the community since 1959. The hospital includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and is a county-designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers a lively community with easy access to the serenity of Avila Beach (known for natural hot springs) and Pismo Beach (known for sand dunes and eucalyptus trees). The area features a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle.

About the Role

Supports technologists with ongoing patient care, including assisting, transporting, moving, and supervising patients in the radiology department. Helps manage the imaging department's patient flow.

Responsibilities

• Safely transports and assists patients between other departments and waiting areas.
• Assists patients from wheelchair to exam table, stretcher, or toilet and back as needed.
• Provides direct patient care as directed by technologists or radiologists in conjunction with all imaging procedures.
• Reviews physician orders, researches lab values, and provides patient education as directed by technologists.
• Helps manage the imaging department's patient flow.
• Familiarizes self with all department computer systems and programs under the supervision of technologists.
• Positions and assists patients on and off exam tables and escorts patients to the restroom.
• Familiarizes self with the hospital's "Lift" equipment.
• Processes paperwork, prints, and logs camera QC for nuclear medicine.
• Develops and assembles films in preparation for reading.
• Assists the imaging clerical staff as needed.
• Adheres to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other patient confidentiality guidelines and regulations.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment and exam rooms following infection control guidelines.
• Keeps stretchers and wheelchairs clean and ensures blanket warmers and linens are stocked.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Experience in a hospital setting: Preferred

Pay

The estimated base pay for this position is $26.80 to $40.17 per hour. Additional individual compensation may be available through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.

Schedule

• Full-time regular
• Day Shift
• 8-hour shifts