Imaging Assistant
- CHI Saint Joseph East
- Lexington, Kentucky
About Us
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.
Our Mission
As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.
The posted compensation range of $16.42 - $23.19 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
- Job ID
- 2026-479920
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Department
- Radiology
- Hours/Pay Period
- 80
- Weekly Schedule
- Monday- Friday 8am-430pm
- Shift
- Day
- Remote
- No
- Category
- Administrative and Clerical
- Post End Date
- 6/22/2026
Job Summary
The Imaging Assistant works under the supervision of the technologists and/or Centralized Scheduling Department Supervisor to assist in the preparation and performance of patient procedures and exams. The Imaging Assistant in the imaging centers are responsible for transporting or guiding patients within the confines of the imaging center. Imaging Assistants are to gather and compile patient histories, priors and pertinent information relating to the patient visit. Imaging Assistants are responsible for distribution and release of patient images/imaging reports to outside requesting facilities. Duties for this position vary slightly from one modality to another depending on the nature of the specific modality and center needs. May be required to occasionally work at other locations as needed.
Essential Functions
(IMAGING CENTERS)-PATIENT TRANSPORTATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
1. Transports patients to and from clinical and support areas via wheelchair or stretcher.
2. Ensures proper patient identification and location.
3. Transports patient chart with patient.
4. Performs isolation and infection control techniques when required.
5. Properly handles patient support apparatus during transportation. Assists as requested during patient examinations.
REALEASE OF INFORMATION AND PATIENT IMAGING RECORDS:
1. Gathers appropriate information to release medical records.
2. Efficiently uploads and burns of images to CD.
3. Provides patient histories to imaging centers in a timely manner.
4. Efficiently processes and distributes imaging records to requesting facilities
5. Consistently updates physician distribution list.
6. Inputting patients medical history in information systems, ie; MERGE, PACS, MRS.
PROVIDES EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE:
1. Consistently demonstrates customer service expectations as outlined in the CommonSpirit Health audit tools and job description.
2. Consistently makes eye contact and smiles.
3. Demonstrates active listening with positive can do attitude.
4. Consistently respectful, concerned, and shows empathy.
5. Consistently and proactively greets patients when within 3 feet of them.
6. Engages in professional business related conversations in patient areas and avoids personal conversations where patients may hear them.
7. Consistently states first name and wears name badge above the waist.
DEMONSTRATES TECHNICAL COMPETENCE:
1. Consistently demonstrates competence as outlined in the applicable CommonSpirit Health audit tools and job description.
2. Completely explains examination procedure or instruction to the patient in a clear, pleasant, and professional manner.
3. Exam rooms are consistently stocked and cleaned.
ACTS WITH A SENSE OF URGENCY:
1. Self initiative to identify opportunities and participate in improving center efficiencies.
2. Proactively involves others as appropriate in planning and prioritizing work.
3. Quickly seeks assistance from leadership when unsure of what to do, how to handle a situation, or how to accomplish something.
4. Consistently keeps self informed and prepared for any situation.
5. Quickly responds to requests from coworkers and radiologist.
6. When issues arise they are addressed immediately.
7. Gathers patient history in a timely manner
PRO-ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE:
1. Participates in and supports team- and center- based meetings and projects.
2. Problem solves to maximize opportunities and minimize unnecessary steps.
3. Keeps work spaces and all patient areas clean and clutter free.
4. Maintains professional appearance and follows all dress code guidelines.
5. Flexible to change work hours/days, and floats to support others.
6. Initiates ways to increase center productivity.
DEMONSTRATES EFFECTIVE STEWARDSHIP:
1. Utilizes work time efficiently through proper time management.
2. Adheres to time and attendance policies and procedures.
3. Requests only necessary items, maintains appropriate stock levels, and shares supplies to eliminate unnecessary spending.
CONTINUOUSLY CHALLENGES STATUS QUO:
1. Encourages feedback from patients and coworkers.
2. Seeks alternative ways of doing things quicker with less resources.
3. Asks questions.
4. Reports items that require attention.
5. Shares ideas and gives feedback.
6. Initiates and offers ideas and solutions when problems arise.
SAFETY, CONFIDENTIALITY, and TRAINING:
1. Can verbalize fire and disaster plan.
2. Meets all OSHA standards.
3. Attends all required training as scheduled.
4. Knows how to utilize incident reporting system and compliance hot line.
5. Adheres to all patient confidentiality requirements.
6. Applies safe work practices and precautions for chain of infection control.
The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Job RequirementsRequirements
HS Degree or equivelant
Previous healthcare experience and/or experience with Picture Archive COmmunication (PAC) strongly preferred
Where You'll WorkWelcome to Saint Joseph East, a 217-bed, full-service, community hospital located in a convenient setting in Lexington, Kentucky. Saint Joseph East also includes the Women's Hospital at Saint Joseph East which is dedicated to supporting the well-being of women in Central and Eastern Kentucky and serves a 16-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.
Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.
Total RewardsDepending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].
CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.
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