Radiology Student Aide - PRN

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Rockford, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a registered radiologic technologist, this role assists in the performance of imaging exams, transports patients, and performs clerical duties as assigned. The position involves escorting or transporting patients within the hospital or other medical facilities. Flexibility with shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call duties may be required, along with potential for extended hours and overtime to ensure quality patient care across assigned sites. This position is specifically for Radiology students and will work around their school schedules.

Requirements

Current enrollment in an accredited School of Radiologic Technology
Six months experience as a radiography student required
Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days of hire

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.