Radiology Tech Aide

Position Overview

Radiology Tech Aide – Part Time (16 hours/week) at Sharon Hospital in the Diagnostic Radiology department. Scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays (10:30 AM – 7:00 PM), this role supports a growing radiology team aligned with Northwell Health. You will greet patients, transport them, assist RN’s and technologists, handle specimens, and learn about patient care in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Transports patients via gurney, wheelchair, or bed to the radiology department.
• Uses two patient identifiers by cross-referencing requisitions with the patient’s chart, room number, and wrist identification band.
• Maintains patient comfort, safety, and privacy during transport.
• Communicates with the patient’s nurse when leaving the unit with the patient.
• Assists the technologist by monitoring the patient when the technologist is out of the suite.
• Helps move and position patients on the examining table for procedures.
• Performs patient care tasks in an environment that optimizes safety and minimizes medical errors.
• Practices infection control by disinfecting equipment (gurneys, slider boards, wheelchairs) between patients.
• Assists the technologist during sterile tray setup as a second staff member.
• Chaperones patients during breast and pelvic procedures when performed by a male technologist.
• Assists the radiology nurse with delivering specimens to the laboratory for invasive procedures.
• Covers the scheduler’s position during vacation and sick time requests.
• Prioritizes daily transport requests from technologists and communicates reasons if requests cannot be met.
• Adheres to established hospital departmental policies, procedures, and performance improvement activities, including safety and infection control standards.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with all healthcare staff involved in patient care.
• Models Nuvance Health values and demonstrates reliable, predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• A patient-focused mindset with an interest in healthcare.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience.
• Familiarity with radiology or diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Experience working in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $17.00 - $28.50 Hourly