Imaging Assistant – Radiology

Scheduled Hours
40

Position Summary
Position is responsible for assisting with professional aspects of the Radiology services performed at Barnes-Jewish hospital. Position assists with and facilitates communications among radiology attending, fellows and resident physicians, technologists, referring physicians and physician extenders.

Job Description

The position’s work schedule will be evening hours Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Normal clinical environment, with exposure to patient elements and radiation, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking, lifting supplies and equipment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Answers protocol questions from radiology technologists in an appropriate and timely manner, referring questions to staff physicians as needed.
• Coordinates worklists for studies performed outside of the medical campus to be read on the medical campus.
• Helps manage the turn-around times for examinations so that the reads are performed in accordance with expectations.
• Serves as a liaison with technologists. Clarifies orders from referring physicians as needed.
• Calls physicians to facilitate reporting results as appropriate.
• Requests additional images, reconstruction, etc. from radiology technologists as directed by staff physicians.
• Helps in maintaining quality assurance of studies.
• Helps serve as a liaison for technical support between Radiologists and the IT section at Washington University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified radiology technologist or bachelor’s degree related to health science.
• Customer-first attitude.
• Innovative and enthusiastic about establishing a new service.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail.

Required Qualifications

Experience in MRI/CT or patient workflow management with imaging studies.

Grade
C10-H

Salary Range
$24.31 – $36.46 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one’s qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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