Radiology Tech Assistant Per Diem/Weekends
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in exceptional physicians, nurses, staff, and advanced technology. Accredited by the DNV, Capital Health includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, a satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group comprises over 600 physicians and providers offering primary, specialty, and hospital-based services.
About the Role
Commits to providing a respectful, caring, attentive, and efficient patient-centered experience to all patients, family members, visitors, providers, and co-workers. Remains competent in assisting with imaging exams, performs clerical duties including record keeping, and maintains high-quality services. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and care providers while promoting positive working relationships.
- Checks orders for complete information and appropriateness criteria.
- Schedules exams as needed and obtains sufficient information to determine procedure timing.
- Adheres to established protocols, quality assurance guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Assists with coordinating work assignments to ensure smooth workflow.
- Sets up imaging rooms, ensuring proper isolation and precautions when needed.
- Verifies patients using name and date of birth, explains studies clearly, and provides information/resources to patients and families.
- Safely transports patients using appropriate modes of transport and proper hand-off communication.
- Transfers patients to/from carts, beds, and wheelchairs using lifting devices.
- Positions patients ensuring comfort and modesty while exhibiting a caring attitude.
- Maintains a clean, orderly, and well-stocked work area.
- Accurately records patient exams and follows proper billing procedures.
- Rotates within departments for coverage and support as required.
- Notifies staff of equipment malfunctions and adheres to corporate/departmental policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency.
- No previous experience required.
- AHA BLS certification (must obtain before end of orientation period if not already licensed).
- Basic computer skills.
- Basic life support training.
Skills
- Able to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced imaging environment with potential exposure to severely ill/injured patients.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Frequent physical demands: Sitting, standing, walking, carrying objects, pushing/pulling, twisting, bending, reaching forward, reaching overhead, wrist position deviation, pinching/fine motor activities.
Occasional physical demands: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), squatting/kneeling/crawling, keyboard use/repetitive motion.
Continuous physical demands: Talking or hearing.
Lifting requirements: Floor to waist: 50 lbs; Waist level and above: 50 lbs.
Sensory requirements: Accurate near/far vision, color discrimination, moderate depth perception, moderate hearing.
Anticipated occupational exposure risks: Bloodborne pathogens, airborne communicable diseases, radiation.
Benefits
- Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
- Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
- Sick Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
Pay
The pay range for this full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position is $17.00 - $20.85 per hour. Actual compensation may differ based on assigned hours, position status (e.g., part-time), and other relevant factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. The range reflects base compensation only and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay, or benefits.
Schedule
Usual work day: 8 hours.