Radiology Aide Student - Rockford, United States - Mercyhealth
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.
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.
Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:
Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.
Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.
Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.
Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.
Education and Experience
Current enrollment in an accredited School of Radiologic Technology
Six months experience as a radiography student required
Certification and Licensure
Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days of hire
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
Computer Skill
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Manufacturing software, Order processing system, and Word processing
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 walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell.
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