Overview
Radiology Assistant
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
Radiology Assistant Job Details:
- Act as the operational engine of the department, directly managing the flow of patients to ensure our imaging equipment remains in constant use
- Greet and gown patients, performing initial screenings, and facilitating rapid room turnovers to minimize wait time
- Scan medical documentation into the PACS/Merge system to ensure Radiologists have immediate access to patient histories
- Bridge the gap between the waiting room and the scanner for increased departmental throughput, reduced technologist burnout to ensure a seamless, high-quality experience for every patient
Radiology Assistant Responsibilities:
- Assist technologist with coordinating workflow
- Patient transport
- Answer phones
- Prepare imaging table clean linen and assist the patients on and off the imaging table
Radiology Assistant Requirements:
- Minimum High School Diploma / Equivalent required
- Prior MA/PCA experience preferred
Posted Salary Range
USD $20.97 - USD $25.00 /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.