Imaging Assistant I

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven. 

 

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. 

 

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  

 

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. 

 

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row! 

 

We are searching for a talented Imaging Assistant I

 

Hours:  32 flex 40hrs

Shift:   Evening shift with every other weekend, holiday, on-call rotation; 2:30pm - 11:00pm

Location:  St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA

  

A career at Southcoast Health offers you: 

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve 

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package 

• Generous Earned Time Off Package** 

• Employee Wellbeing Program 

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match 

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs 

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training 

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. 

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

 

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. 

 

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Radiology Clinical Services or designee, provide patient care including patient transport, obtaining medical histories, preparing patients for exams, assisting patients on and off the imaging table and performing modality-specific duties as assigned. Assist with patient exams and explain any delays in procedures. Process requisitions/paperwork, review schedules and assist with retrieval of outside images. Control inventory and maintain adequate levels of supplies. Assist with special projects as assigned such as Quality Assurance, Education, etc.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent plus additional specialized courses or training.
• Duties require computer skills, including knowledge of both hospital departmental computer systems.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Knowledge of office equipment and basic knowledge of patient care equipment is required.
• One year of related work experience in a similar position is preferred.
• Current CPR certifications are required.

• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired. 

Pay Range

USD $15.78 - USD $22.22 /Hr.

Rotation Schedule Requirement

every other weekend with call and rotating holiday rotation