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What is an imaging assistant?

Imaging Assistants are healthcare professionals who support radiologists and technologists in medical imaging departments. They help prepare patients for imaging procedures, maintain and organize imaging equipment, handle administrative tasks, and assist with patient positioning. Their role is essential for ensuring efficient workflow, patient comfort, and the smooth operation of imaging services. Imaging Assistants do not perform diagnostic imaging themselves but play a vital role in the overall process.

What does an imaging assistant do?

As an Imaging Assistant, your daily responsibilities typically include preparing patients for imaging procedures, ensuring proper identification and documentation, and assisting technologists with equipment setup. You may also help with patient transport, manage scheduling, and maintain cleanliness and stock supplies in imaging areas. Your support is essential to keep workflow efficient, enhance patient experience, and allow radiology professionals to focus on conducting diagnostic tests and interpreting results.

What skills and qualifications does an imaging assistant need?

To thrive as an Imaging Assistant, you need a basic understanding of medical imaging procedures, attention to detail, and often a high school diploma or related healthcare coursework. Familiarity with PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System), imaging equipment, and hospital information systems is typically required. Strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to support patients compassionately help distinguish outstanding candidates. These skills are crucial for ensuring accurate imaging workflow, patient comfort, and seamless collaboration within radiology departments.

What is the difference between Imaging Assistant vs Radiologic Technologist?

AspectImaging AssistantRadiologic Technologist
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingAssociate's degree in radiologic technology; certification/license
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, outpatient centersHospitals, imaging centers, clinics
Job ResponsibilitiesAssist with patient prep, equipment setup, basic imaging tasksPerform diagnostic imaging procedures like X-rays, CT scans

Imaging Assistants typically support radiologic technologists by preparing patients and equipment, while radiologic technologists perform the actual imaging procedures. Both roles are essential in medical imaging but differ in required credentials and responsibilities.

What cities near Edgewater, MD are hiring for Imaging Assistant jobs?

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Infographic showing various Imaging Assistant job openings in Edgewater, MD as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Imaging Assistant

University of Maryland Medical System

Easton, MD • On-site

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Job Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:


Inpatient Imaging Assistant duties in this essential function:

  • Transports patients from their ED or inpatient location to the imaging procedure room in a dignified, safe manner
  • Upon request, transports patients for other units, for example: ED to the floor, from the unit to discharge, etc.
  • Competently manages oxygen, IV pumps, and other key patient equipment before, during and after transport
  • Works with clinical staff to optimize efficiency of patient schedules

 

2. Assists the clinical staff during the procedure with patient care and comfort.

 

  • Serves as Chaperone as needed for invasive procedures
  • Assists clinical staff in all areas of patient comfort: transport, gowning, warmth, sustenance as allowed

3. Discharges patient and performs follow up phone calls, if necessary


  • Escorts patient out of Imaging procedure areas
  • Ensures discharge instructions are offered appropriately
  • Performs follow-up phone calls and appointment scheduling as needed
  • Upon request, assists nursing units with patient discharge

4. Ensures the patient experience is positive


  • Acts as our patient ambassador
  • Is capable of documenting information in the electronic medical record and capable of basic tasks in image retrieval
  • Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information
  • Performs job duties in a safe and conscience manner

5. Provides assistance to the lead technologist

      Willingly participates in a schedule that requires travel to any modality, building, location where assistance is required

      Participates in regular meetings and teams to improve productivity, patient care, image quality, or efficiency

      Maintains positive relationships with other departments and ordering providers

      Maintains unexpired inventory and supplies

      Responds as required to various Shore Health System emergency "codes"

      Is vigilant about federal and state laws and regulations


Work Experience

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:


High school diploma or equivalent. Demonstrated interpersonal, verbal communication, and organizational skills. Meets the physical requirements of the job as listed. IV start competency to be demonstrated and acquired, if not already completed, within 60 days of start date in this role. Computer skills required.


The employee in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the age of the patients served. He/she must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status, to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the necessary care as described in the policies and procedures.


Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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