ImagingTech Assistant

Grand Itasca’s Imaging Tech Assistants are essential to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered imaging care in a fast‑paced, rural setting. They work under the supervision of the Imaging Department Director and Supervisor to support technologists, patients, and the department’s workflow.

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship/grant opportunities
• Health, dental, vision & life insurance kick in on the first of the month after 30 days of employment
• Generous paid time off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance
• STDB (short‑term disability bank)
• 401K with employer contributions
• Shift differential
• Experience pay given
• Employee referral program

• Part‑time .8–1.0 FTE (64–80 hours per pay period)
• Imaging Department
• Internal posting through: 12/22/2025

The Imaging Tech Assistant assists imaging technologists with efficient workflow by escorting, transporting, and transferring patients, speaking with patients about delays, coordinating schedules with other departments, and stocking the department. Performs daily office duties of answering phone calls, monitoring the fax machine, and maintaining office supplies and equipment.

• Demonstrate a professional and compassionate attitude toward patients, families, visitors, co‑workers, and other departmental representatives.
• Work closely with all imaging, clinic, inpatient, and emergency department staff to ensure efficient patient flow.
• Prepare patients for their exam or procedure by getting them changed, explaining the exam, giving oral contrast, and communicating delays.
• Assist with documenting patient history, information, and encounters in the electronic medical record.
• Clean and stock supplies for the exam room.
• Answer incoming calls and manage requests.
• Assist with outpatient, inpatient, and emergent patient transport.
• Assist with patient transfers from beds, carts, wheelchairs, walkers, or other devices to the bed.
• Assist in delivery of patient care as needed, including ambulation, dressing, and toileting.
• Assist with positioning patients on the table.
• Communicate with patients and families regarding exam time and delay.
• Sit with patients if they need assistance.
• Maintain office equipment, supplies, and linens.
• Perform clerical duties such as monitoring the fax machine, filling release‑of‑information requests, delivering and receiving mail, and interofficing items as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Graduate of a Nursing Aide program; current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry is preferred.
• BLS certification or ability to obtain within two months of hire and maintain certification.
• Maintain reliable and consistent attendance.
• Basic computer skills such as Word.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Demonstrate ability to follow and adhere to Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital policies, vision, mission, and values.

Grand Itasca brings the benefits of a large and respected health system to our local community. We are a non‑profit, state‑of‑the‑art, integrated clinic and hospital that proudly offers a range of high‑quality providers, specialties, and services. Enjoy our patient‑centered, comprehensive approach, close to home without venturing from the beauty of northern Minnesota.

* The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract.

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.