Imaging Assistant – Sharp Grossmont Hospital – Variable Shift – Full Time

Hours:

Shift Start Time:

Variable

Shift End Time:

Variable

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$25.150 - $28.950 - $32.420

 

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.

Please Note: As part of our recruitment process, you may receive communication from Dawn, our virtual recruiting assistant. Dawn helps coordinate scheduling for screening calls and interviews to ensure a smooth and timely experience. Rest assured, all candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and hiring teams.

In alignment with the SEIU CBA, this position will be posted for 7 days internally from 10/20/2025 to 10/28/2025 and available only to existing members of the ratified SEIU Bargaining Unit with a contract expiration date of 9/30/2027.

What You Will Do
Assist with completing Imaging Center procedures including transportation and monitoring patients to and from, as well as during Imaging Center procedures.

Required Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 Year experience with patient care.

Essential Functions

• Ability to process radiographic film using proper safelight technique
  Ability to print images and make duplicates of films and/or digital images.
  Ability to display images on alternators for radiologist's interpretation using proper anatomical orientation as documented on procedure cards in a film based department.
  Combine completed procedures with patent's Imaging jacket with the correct insert jacket and accuracy in name check and medical record number.
  Scan appropriate patient documents into Synapse with attention to the correct patient identification of the form and in the electronic file.
• Assist imaging procedures
  Greet and escort patients to Imaging Center rooms with appropriate dress and valuables secured in a safe place.
  Assist in transferring patients prior to and following procedures.
  Observe patients during procedures to maintain a safe environment, documenting and/or communicate changes in patient's condition to appropriate nursing and/or Imaging staff.
  Transfer specimens with proper identification and safety precaution.
  Provide tech assistance by developing radiographs and/or images and assisting with moving patients during procedures.
• Communication
  Communicate patient status with nursing and Imaging staff so condition and location is known to both areas.
  Obtain Clinicomp Transport Form from patient's RN just prior to leaving the department. Transfer the Transport Form to the technologist when patient arrives in the Imaging Department.
  Provide information regarding isolation and safety precautions.
  Sign in and out of department to maintain smooth flow of work.
  Relay Transport Form to the patient's RN upon returning from the Imaging Department with any appropriate updated information regarding the patient's condition.
  Communicate and document equipment malfunctions.
  Actively participate in department and area specific meeting and focus groups.
  Follow direction of supervision with attention to good listening skills and thorough follow up.
• Interpersonal skills
  Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills and attitude towards the department as well as patients, visitors, physicians, coworkers and supervisors.The employee's attitude will be evaluated upon his/her ability to demonstrate the following skills.
  Communicate in all personal and telephone interactions in order to create a positive public image and harmonious work environment.
  Employ active listening skills.
  Use nontechnical communication as appropriate.
  Speak clearly and graciously at a moderate pace.
  Check for feedback as to whether the communication (instructions, directions, tc.) was understood.
  Uses an adult to adult tone of voice.Support the goals and direction of the Imaging Center.
  Participate in the implementation of change.
  Identify problems with suggestions for their resolution.
  Accept constructive criticism.
• Patient transports
  Provide appropriate mode of transport for patient's physi