Radiology Tech Aide

Schedule: 40 hours Shift: Radiology aide will assist the overnight techs with transport and performing exams, hours will be 1030pm-7am Location: Javon Bea Hospital ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Determines patient name and DOB, destination, mode of travel, time, and other data, following written or oral instructions. Directs or escorts incoming patients from designated areas. Cares for patient's belongings accompanying patient. Assists patient in walking to prevent accidents by falling, or transports non-ambulatory patient with wheelchair or cart. Transports patient, alone or with assistance, in bed, patient cart, or wheelchair to designated areas within facility during patient stay. Uses Epic to check in patients Delivers messages, mail, medical records, and other items. Utilizes appropriate scripting, barriers and patient identifiers. Maintains, cleans all transport equipment. Checks O2 tanks to ensure they are operational, removes tanks when they are at 10%or lower to be filled. Assists in reception by answering phones, greeting and registering patients for imaging exams. Preparing images to be sent to other facilities. Importing CD and VPN images into PACS. Uses patient identifiers. Observes and follows all universal precautions and infection control techniques. Works with unit staff to assist patient upon return from radiology exam.Disconnects patient telemetry, pulse oximeter and blood pressure cuff as needed before transporting patient and informs appropriate staff that the patient has been disconnected from monitoring equipment. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent; one to three months related experience and/or training preferred. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of infection control, hand washing, barrier devices. Demonstrate use of patient transport and lifting equipment, 02 equipment, infusion pumps, foley catheters, IV and all fluid lines, chest tubes and wound vacs. Special need patient transport such as seizure watch and pediatrics. Insure that patient transport equipment is maintained. Assists technologists with setting up exams and patient positioning. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the 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 SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software: Payroll systems and Word Processing software. SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust. LEVEL OF SUPERVISION N/A SUPERVISES N/A PAY RANGE: $15.91 - $23.87 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 a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance FSA/HSA Options Generous, accruing paid time off Paid Parental and caregiver leave Career advancement and educational opportunities Tuition and certification reimbursement Certification Reimbursement Well-being Programs Employee Discounts On-Demand Pay Financial Education Annual recognition/awards events Partner appreciation days Family entertainment/attractions discount Community service/improvement opportunities Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information. 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.