The Radiology Assistant is responsible for preparing and transporting patients for exams while coordinating with care teams and physicians to clarify orders. They also handle administrative tasks such as verifying patient demographics, managing appointment statuses, and stocking exam rooms.
Requirements summary
A minimum of a high school diploma is required, with a preference for current radiology students and those with prior hospital experience. Candidates must possess excellent communication and computer skills, with one year of experience preferred.
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Job description
Overview
St.
Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center.
A member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, St.
Francis is consistently recognized by U.S.
News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery.
Additionally, U.S.
News rates St.
Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology.
Nursing care at St.
Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards® and Beacon Awards.
St.
Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island.
St.
Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials.
Job Details
Responsibilities
Determine appropriateness of examinations and contact physicians to clarify or modify orders when necessary
Prep patients for exams by communicating with care teams
Transfer patients on/off exam tables
Transport patients when necessary
Answer telephones in a timely manner
Communicates with professionalism at all times
For outpatients, check prescriptions to ensure patient demographics are correct, physician signature present, and reason for exam listed
For inpatients, check requisitions for accuracy, including verify patient identification, physician's signature, and diagnosis
Arrange transport in and out of the department
Update technologists with appointment status (cancellations, changes, etc).
Stock exam rooms
Requirements
Current Radiology students preferred Minimum high school diploma or equivalent Minimum 1 year experience preferred Excellent communication skills; computer skills also required Prior hospital experience preferred
Salary Range
Usd $20.26 - Usd $28.36 /Hr.
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
