Join our privately owned oncology clinic as an Imaging Support Assistant and become an essential part of a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional cancer care. In this rewarding role, you'll help ensure a seamless patient experience by supporting imaging services, coordinating workflows, and contributing to the high-quality care our patients deserve. If you are detail-oriented, thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment, and want to make a positive impact in the lives of others, we'd love to hear from you.
Highlands Oncology began in 1996 with three physicians and a desire to change the face of oncology care in our community. Dr. Malcolm Hayward, Dr. Dan Bradford, and Dr. Thad Beck knew that patients do better at home, in the community where they live and work, and where their support system is already in place. In furthering that goal, Highlands has grown with the region from a single location 26 years ago, to 6 locations in Northwest and Northcentral Arkansas today employing more than 800 diverse team members.
As Northwest Arkansas continues to grow, so must the services and providers available in the region. Highlands Oncology is committed to remaining on the cutting edge to ensure our community has access to the very best cancer care. What we have is something quite unique right here in our own backyard with a caring multidisciplinary team focused on treating patients like family.
Job Summary: The Imaging Support Assistant (ISA) is responsible for assisting the patient preparation for all imaging studies across imaging modalities.
This role functions under the direct supervision of an Imaging Technologist or Imaging Nurse and requires strong communication skills, knowledge of imaging procedures, and awareness of departmental scheduling to ensure safe, timely, and efficient patient care.
Job Duties / Responsibilities:
- Supports imaging workflows by ensuring required screening forms are reviewed and signed, procedures are clearly explained to patients, and appropriate pre-procedure preparations- such as blood sugar checks – are completed.
- Screening duties will be required for PET, SPECT, CT and MRI
- Assist in XRAY as needed for patient care
- Assist in preparing patients for imaging procedures for all imaging modalities.
- Explain imaging procedures and preparation requirements to patients clearly and professionally.
- Perform pre-procedure tasks, including starting IV with checkoff and blood sugar checks if required.
- Support technologists and nurses during patient flow and imaging preparation.
- Maintain high awareness of departmental schedules to support timely examinations.
- Ensure patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality at all times.
- Communicate effectively with technologists, nurses, physicians, and other departments.
- Work in all areas of the Imaging Department, Including MRI.
- Prepare scan rooms and tables for patients, assist on and off table
- Help with next day paperwork and board for preparations for next day schedules
- Help clean rooms and stock IV carts
- Assist patients to bathroom or other areas of the clinic as needed
- Role Development & Expectations:
- Progress toward competency for all locations and all modalities
- Participate in department meetings and all training to continue to develop understanding of Imaging
- Complete training to know how to call for rapid response
