The Radiology Student Aide assists in imaging procedures, transports patients, and performs clerical duties under the supervision of a registered radiologic technologist. Responsibilities include preparing patients for procedures, operating imaging equipment, and ensuring proper documentation.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited School of Radiologic Technology and have at least six months of experience as a radiography student. CPR or BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.
professional certificateCommunicationPatient CareComputer SkillsPatient SafetyInfection ControlMathematicsBasic Life SupportClerical DutiesPatient PositioningPACSRadiation ProtectionImage ProcessingRadiographic TechniqueTransport DutiesImaging ProceduresPatient Reception
Job description
OVERVIEW Under the supervision of a registered radiologic technologist, assists in the performance of imaging exams, transports patients, and performs clerical duties as assigned. Escorts or transports patients within hospital or other medical facility.
Schedule
As needed per department guidelines
Shift:
Variable
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Location: Javon Bea Hospital - Rockford, IL ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists in the performance of imaging procedures. Performs patient reception, PACS and transport duties. Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available to the technologist and radiologist. Assists in preparing and positioning the patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety. Assists in the selects and operation of imaging equipment, image capture devices and accessories to successfully perform procedures. Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort. Immobilizes patient as required for examination. Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patient during procedures. Initiates basic life support when necessary. Assists in determining radiographic technique and exposure factors. Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others. Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control. Uses radiology information systems (including PACS), completes all required records and reports, submits images and data for physician review and interpretation. Observes and follows all universal precautions and infection control techniques. Uses patient identifiers Assists in reception by answering phones, greeting, and register patients for imaging exams. Preparing images to be sent to other facilities. Importing CD and VPN images into PACS. Applies principles of patient safety during procedures, including assisting and transporting patients. Utilities appropriate scripting, barriers, and patient identifiers. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Current enrollment in an accredited School of Radiologic Technology Six months experience as a radiography student required CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days of hire OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skill To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Manufacturing software, Order processing system, and Word processing LEVEL OF SUPERVISION Some independent judgment is required. SUPERVISES This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
On-Demand Pay
Retirement
Time Off
PAY
RANGE: $16.56 - $24.84 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details. At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.
