Radiology Aide Student

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.

PAY RANGE:

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