Radiology Tech Assistant Atrium Health Cleveland Rise to Success- PRN
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Job Location:
Cleveland, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 18 - 28
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department:
Status:
Benefits Eligible:
Hours Per Week:
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
PRN/ as needed.
Pay Range
$18.85 - $28.30The Imaging Patient Assistant supports the Imaging department with patient transport preparation of exam rooms prior to during and following imaging procedures and/or through performing clerical film and picture archiving and communication system (PACS) management support functions. This role may also perform front desk responsibilities if department needs require.
Major Responsibilities:
Assistspatient in preparation for examprovides basic instruction to patientsregardingroutine procedures transports patientsbetween exam rooms/departments and escorts patients families and visitors if department needsrequire.
Usesradiology computer systems to generate requisitions check schedules and obtain pertinent patient informationas needed.
Organizesand prepares exam rooms and work areas including cleaning stocking ordering supplies andmaintainingequipment based on departmentneed.
Greets patients and visitors and responds to routine requests for informationreportsor film loans. Promptlyanswers telephonescreenscalls schedules patient appointments and takes messages if department needsrequire.
Acts as a liaison between ordering physician radiologist and technologist.
Provides radiology reports and/or radiographic images to staff physicianspatientsand/or family upon request. Files retrieves and releases health information records and films. Compiles film jackets/discs and completes required forms/documentation.
Documents requested information and promptlycommunicatesobservations concerns and needs of the patient with physicians and other members of the health care team.
Completes routine maintenance and quality monitoring of imaging equipment using appropriatetechniquewhen cleaningsterilizingand caring for instruments and otherequipment based on departmentneed.
Assistswith the screening and documentation of MRI implants based on departmentneed.
Must be able todemonstrateknowledge and skills necessary to provide careappropriate tothe age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the departments policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards
Licensure Registration and/or Certification Required:
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providerscertification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)upon hire unless department leader has determined it is not.
Education Required:
Certificate of General Educational Development (GED)or
High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) or
High School Graduate.
Experience Required:
No experience required
Knowledge Skills & Abilities Required:
Competent in IV insertion and venipuncture based on departmentneed.
Excellent communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of patientsstaffand physicians.
Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
Intermediate computer skills including experience in using computer applications/systems and electronic mail.
Must be able to follow directions and work well both independently and with technologists physicians and patients.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Must sit stand walk lift squat bend twist and reach above the shoulders throughout the workday.
Must be able to:
lift upto 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
lift upto 20 lbs. over the head.
carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distanceif department needsrequire.
Must be able to:
push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person presentifdepartmentneeds require.
Must have functional speech vision hearing and touch with the ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for procedures or other functions.
May be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical radiation and electrical as well as blood and body fluids; therefore protective clothing must bewornas necessary.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our CommitmenttoYou:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:
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 teammates job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- 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
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g. full-time part-time per diem temporary etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the United States created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation health outcomes consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte North Carolina Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology neurosciences oncology pediatrics and rehabilitation as well as organ transplants burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1000 care locations and offers one of the nations largest graduate medical education programs with over 2000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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