Radiologic Asst

• Area of Interest: Medical Imaging and Radiology - Non-Nursing

• Salary Range: $19.72 - $29.58/hr*

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01

• Department: Radiology Administration

• Shift: prn evening and weekend

• Job ID:

Overview

PRN

Assists the Imaging technologist in performing basic direct and indirect patient care according to the medical center policies and procedures ensuring quality patient care. Demonstrates proficiency in assisting technical staff with all Exams, administering contrast media, and other related patient care services.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Job Performance

• Assists technical staff as assigned and performs technical support functions in a timely manner.

• Utilizes good judgment to plan effectively and solve problems.

• Is cognizant of radiation safety to self and others.

• Demonstrates competency in the storage and transfer of exams.

• Demonstrates competency in preparing patients for procedures and the administration of contrast media.

• Proficiency in performing vena puncture.

• Assists in stocking necessary room supplies such as linen, emesis basings, ect.

Patient Care

• Assists the technologist in performing basic patient care according to organizational guidelines.

• Provides patient education and insures correct consent forms are signed.

• Demonstrates competence in the administration of age appropriate care.

• Obtains and records adequate patient history and interprets physician's orders correctly.

• Correctly orders, tracks and charges exams in a timely fashion.

• Demonstrates knowledge of patient care, comfort and safety procedures

• Demonstrates knowledge of moving, lifting, transferring and ambulating patients using standard safety practices (or proper body mechanics)

Qualifications

Required:

Preferred:

• Enrolled in an accreddited Medical Imaging educational prgram with 1 year of training and experience.

• 1 year experience in General Radiography

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.