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Clinical Assistant I

Chevy Chase, MD · On-site

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How much do clinical assistant radiology jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical assistant radiology in the United States is $20.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $23.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a clinical assistant radiology?

Clinical Assistant Radiology professionals are healthcare workers who support radiologists and technologists in medical imaging departments. Their duties typically include preparing patients for imaging procedures, assisting with patient positioning, maintaining equipment, and handling administrative tasks such as scheduling or record-keeping. They play a crucial role in ensuring that imaging procedures run smoothly and safely, helping both patients and clinical staff. Clinical Assistant Radiology professionals usually work in hospitals, clinics, or diagnostic imaging centers.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a clinical assistant radiology?

As a Clinical Assistant in Radiology, your daily responsibilities often include preparing patients for imaging procedures, maintaining and organizing medical records, assisting radiologic technologists during exams, and ensuring the cleanliness and readiness of exam rooms and equipment. You may also help with patient positioning, explain procedures, and provide comfort to patients who might be anxious. Collaboration with radiologists, nurses, and administrative staff is common to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a clinical assistant radiology, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Clinical Assistant in Radiology, you need a basic understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and imaging procedures, often supported by a high school diploma or medical assistant certification. Familiarity with radiology information systems (RIS), picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), and standard safety protocols is typically required. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to support both patients and radiology staff set outstanding candidates apart. These skills ensure smooth workflow, patient comfort, and high standards of safety and accuracy in a radiology department.

What is the difference between Clinical Assistant Radiology vs Radiologic Technologist?

AspectClinical Assistant RadiologyRadiologic Technologist
CredentialsTypically requires a high school diploma or equivalent; certification may be preferredRequires an associate's degree or certificate in radiologic technology; licensure often required
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, outpatient centers assisting radiologistsHospitals, imaging centers performing diagnostic imaging procedures
Job RoleAssists radiologists with patient prep, equipment setup, and administrative tasksOperates imaging equipment, positions patients, and captures diagnostic images

While both roles support radiology departments, Clinical Assistant Radiology focuses on assisting radiologists and administrative tasks, whereas Radiologic Technologists perform the actual imaging procedures. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Physician Assistant - Radiology

Denver, CO • On-site

Diversified Radiology
Outpatient Health Care • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Diversified Radiologyexternal

$116K - $140K/yr

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Diversified Radiology is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our team!
The Physician Assistant will work in accordance with the Diagnostic Radiologists and Interventional Radiology team & to provide exceptional patient care and assist in the day-to-day clinical operations.
Must able to adapt to various clinical situations and perform a variety of complex procedures. Responsible for enhancing patient care by assisting the Radiology Physicians in the performance of various procedures, usually under image guidance, in the Interventional and diagnostic imaging environment.
The Physician Assistant has the ability to interpret information to identify each patient's requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs and also involves other care partners (radiologist, referring providers, staff support) as needed to help ensure the appropriate provision of clinical services. Scope of work is ultimately defined by the supervising Radiologist and facility in which assigned.
Essential Functions:
  • Responsible for performing procedures under general and proximate supervision and E&M within the scope of proactive of a radiology PA and as outlined on the delineation of privileges.
  • Operates computerized and diagnostic imaging equipment.
  • Responsible for assisting with training of new PA hires to include clinical responsibilities and procedural skillset.
  • Participates, collaborates, and actively engages with PA administration, radiologists, and hospital staff to achieve goals and mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Involved in clinical work managing complex patients through advanced decision making, interpretation of laboratory values, assessment of radiological studies, clinical evaluations, and procedures.
  • Serves as an educational and clinical resource to staff as well as to patients and their families.
  • Assists with formulation of policies and protocols as they relate to PA team and clinical workflow based off established guidelines.
  • Light emergency call rotation will be required once trained and credentialed. PA will work a reduced work week to compensate for being "On Call" every fourth week worked, Monday through Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. MT and 7 a.m. to 7 a.m., Saturday and Sunday. Call includes reporting to facility for diagnostic procedures as required.
  • Assumes other duties as assigned by Operations Committee.
  • Assumes responsibility and accountability for organizing time and workload to manage all service lines.
  • Maintains the confidentiality of all patient records and information to ensure that patients' rights are protected at all times.

Education/Experience Requirements:
  • Graduate level education
  • Certification by the NCCPA, ACLS, BLS
  • One year clinical experience required in surgery, trauma, critical care, vascular, experience with clinical procedures and inpatient/outpatient consultations preferred
  • Certification of Colorado Fluoroscopy Operator via the completion of an approved fluoroscopy training program
  • Clean MVR is required.

Competencies:
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills
  • Ability to perform procedures requiring fine motor skills to include repetitive hand work
  • Apply critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to function effectively and adapt to a dynamic and often changing work environment including multiple hospital facilities
  • Direct Clinical Experience
  • Adept with EMR, PACS and dictation systems
  • Effective utilization of clinical equipment to include US/Fluoro/CT/Sherlock
  • Highly motivated, ability to work with little supervision

Environmental/Working Conditions:
  • Working in a hospital, outpatient facility or diagnostic imaging center.

Physical/Mental Demands:
  • Moderate amount of lifting, reaching and bending. Position requires walking and standing 75% of time.

Benefits:
  • Year One bonus opportunity of $10k if all eligibility requirements are met ($5k sign-on at 6-month anniversary, and $5k retention at 1 year anniversary).
  • Second Year bonus opportunity of $10k on 2nd anniversary if all eligibility requirements are met.
  • Total of 8 weeks paid time off: 5.8 weeks of vacation, 6 holidays, 5 days CME.
  • $2,500 for CME expenses per year
  • Up to a 10% yearly performance bonus

$116,000 - $140,000 a year
Salary contingent on experience.
Diversified Radiology is a thriving and growing 75+ radiologist group founded in 1927 and partnered with Lumexa Imaging. Our practice is dedicated to providing quality, subspecialized care and expertise in Denver, Colorado and throughout the nation via teleradiology. Our practice is truly 'diversified' providing subspecialized diagnostic and interventional excellence to improve patient care with different hospital systems, independent outpatient imaging centers, tertiary care centers, community hospitals, specialty practices, and stand-alone ED and urgent care centers in 18 states and growing. Our case mix and complexity rivals that of teaching hospitals, but in a relaxed practice setting that values work/life balance.
Lumexa Imaging is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status protected by applicable law.

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