Radiographer Assistant- PRN

American Addiction Centers•Park Ridge, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This PRN (as-needed) position covers PM and overnight hours, assisting in X-ray, CT, and MRI departments at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, formed from Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, it serves nearly 6 million patients across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, employing 155,000 teammates. Advocate Health is recognized for clinical excellence in various specialties and is committed to equitable care, providing over $6 billion in annual community benefits. The organization focuses on transforming care through patient experience, expanded access, inspiring professionals, and innovative solutions.

Requirements

High School Graduate.
6 months - 1 year experience
Good interpersonal skills
Good communication skills
Knowledge of computers
CPR Certification

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with various age groups is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs non-technical duties in the Department of Radiology
Assists in answering phones, scheduling patients, necessary paperwork.
Paging Physicians.
Performs required RIS/PACS computer functions.
Performs all functions of Film Library, to include processing stat readings, downloading and burning CDs
Other duties as assigned by technologists and department leadership to facilitate patient throughput.
Assist radiographers with difficult patients, maneuvering carts and positioning patients.
Maintains adequate level of supplies.
Prepares necessary supplies prior to exam.
Cleans and stocks exam rooms with supplies and linen.
Maintains sterile supplies from central processing department.
Assists patients on to exam table.
Coordinates any special needs for the patient by alerting department leadership as necessary.
Displays a flexibility to meet department needs related to volume demand and facilitate timely patient throughput.
Prepares patients for their exam.
Assists in changing patient, verifying physician’s orders, explains procedure preparation, communicates any delays.
Maintains a positive "guest relations" attitude and displays telephone etiquette prescribed by departmental policies and procedures.
Functions and interacts with a high degree of customer service skills and awareness, strives to meet the needs of the patients and their representatives, physicians, physician office staff and associates of the Medical Center.
Ensurance of a secure and safe patient and work environment by maintaining a continued awareness of safety hazards.
Adheres to department procedures regarding patient safety.
Enters safety events on line as necessary.
Adheres to Safe Patient Handling protocols.
Participates in assessment of own learning needs and actively seeks opportunity for professional growth.
Maintains current CPR certification.
Consistently maintains an attitude of professionalism, cooperation and positive interaction with coworker, physicians, patients and families.

Benefits

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 teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- 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