Radiology Aide

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech), you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions. Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction. To excel, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses. Aide utilizes 2 patient identifiers with all patients and places check marks on requisition to ensure appropriate patient information. Aide assesses patients in ER/Inpatient rooms, removes all EKG leads and informs tele tech and documents on requisition who they spoke with. Aide transfers oxygen from the wall to a portable oxygen tank and documents the requisition number of liters the patient is on. Aide removes pulse oximeter with the permission of the RN/CAN and documents on requisition if patient was on a pulse oximeter. Aide ensures appropriate IV size is present for the exam being performed in the imaging department, if not, contact RN to change IV size. Aide utilizes lift equipment and other transferring devices to safely transfer the patient from their bed to transporting devices such as a wheelchair, stretcher, or move the patient in their hospital bed. Job Requirements High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or High School GED General Studies, upon hire and Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days Preferred 1 year of Healthcare experience in a hospital or care facility setting Where You'll Work CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements. With more than 280 licensed beds, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization serving the health care needs of Hot Springs, Ark., and surrounding communities. CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs and CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock are two of just over 400 Magnet hospitals nationwide and two of just four in Arkansas. As a Magnet institution, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs achieved Magnet status for the first time on October 14, 2020 and employs the highest standards of quality and ensures that patient care and safety are the top priority. Studies show that Magnet hospitals have better overall patient outcomes than non-Magnet hospitals. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well‑being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance. Pay Range $15.00 - $20.63 /hour #J-18808-Ljbffr CHI