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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 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 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.
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Medical Assistant - Gainesville Imaging

UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper

Gainesville, VA • On-site

$17.68 - $27.28/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description


Medical Assistant - Gainesville Imaging
Job Code: NU1280
ABOUT US
We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health's community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team's talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home. As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people's lives every day.
JOB TYPE
Classification: Non-Exempt
Supervises Positions: No
JOB SUMMARY
The Medical Assistant Gainesville Imaging role is responsible for providing clinical, technical and clerical operations support dedicated to meeting the needs of customers and departmental operations.
Competencies
  • Explains the procedure and post-procedure orders to the patient to gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
  • Prepare patients for exams, verifying patient history, checking for allergies/contraindications and assessing vitals.
  • Perform venipuncture and point of care testing
  • Assist in procedures.
  • Screen patients for imaging studies
  • Prioritizes workflow in regard to patient condition and ensures patients' arrival and departure occur in a timely manner.
  • Provides an atmosphere conducive to gain the patient's cooperation and confidence.
  • Utilizes data received from patient satisfaction and practice performance results to identify opportunities to improve and participates in the planning and improvement process.
  • Ability to lift, move and position patients under the guidance of a Registered Technologist or Radiologist
  • Cleans examination surfaces between patients.
  • Provides clean linen including sheets, gowns, pillowcases, and towels.
  • Immediately cleans spills following universal precautions.
  • Properly stores accessory equipment when not in use.
  • Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers.
  • Facilitates and participates in regular staff meetings.
  • Maintains sterile equipment and fields.
  • IV and venipuncture
  • Assist in biopsy procedures
  • Stock rooms
  • Maintain clean environment
  • Assist in image transfer
  • Triage phone calls

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School Diploma or GED required
Experience: Experience in healthcare environment preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Licensure: Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) credentials or completion of an approved medical assistant program required.
  • Must obtain certification within 6 months of date of hire through a recognized national professional association such as:
    • AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants)
    • AMT (American Medical Technologists)
    • ARMA (American Registry of Medical Assistants)
    • NAHP (The National Association of Healthcare Professions)
    • NHA (National Healthcare Association)
    • OR EMT-B (or higher)
    • OR State Certification from Virginia Board of Nursing (Certified Nursing Assistant)

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communications. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Interpersonal skills necessary to provide effective communications and to maintain a wide variety of internal and external cooperative working relationships with physicians, patients, staff, and other employees.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demand Code: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.
OTHER
May require the use of safety equipment, such as an HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
On call responsibilities as directed: No
Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes
The base compensation range for this role is $17.68 - $27.28 hourly.
Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.

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