Radiology Assistant

Department:

Status:

Benefits Eligible:

Hou rs Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Fri Sat Sun 7a-7p

Pay Range:

Major Responsibilities:

• Assistspatient in preparation for examprovides basic instruction to patientsregardingroutine procedures transports patientsbetween exam rooms/departments and escorts patients families and visitors if department needsrequire.

• Usesradiology computer systems to generate requisitions check schedules and obtain pertinent patient informationas needed.

• Organizesand prepares exam rooms and work areas including cleaning stocking ordering supplies andmaintainingequipment based on departmentneed.

• Greets patients and visitors and responds to routine requests for informationreportsor film loans. Promptlyanswers telephonescreenscalls schedules patient appointments and takes messages if department needsrequire.

• Acts as a liaison between ordering physician radiologist and technologist.

• Provides radiology reports and/or radiographic images to staff physicianspatientsand/or family upon request. Files retrieves and releases health information records and films. Compiles film jackets/discs and completes required forms/documentation.

• Documents requested information and promptlycommunicatesobservations concerns and needs of the patient with physicians and other members of the health care team.

• Completes routine maintenance and quality monitoring of imaging equipment using appropriatetechniquewhen cleaningsterilizingand caring for instruments and otherequipment based on departmentneed.

• Assistswith the screening and documentation of MRI implants based on departmentneed.

• Must be able todemonstrateknowledge and skills necessary to provide careappropriate tothe age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the departments policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards

Licensure Registration and/or Certification Required:

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providerscertification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)requiredupon hire unless department leader has determined it is notrequired.

Education Required:

Certificate of General Educational Development (GED)orHigh School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) orHigh School Graduate.

Experience Required:

No experience required

Knowledge Skills & Abilities Required:

• Competent in IV insertion and venipuncture based on departmentneed.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of patientsstaffand physicians.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Intermediate computer skills including experience in using computer applications/systems and electronic mail.
• Must be able to follow directions and work well both independently and with technologists physicians and patients.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g. full-time part-time per diem temporary etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Required Experience:

Junior IC