RADIOLOGY AIDE

Horizon Health; Paris (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Health in Paris, IL is seeking a Radiology Aide to perform clerical duties, assist radiology staff, and help register patients for radiology exams. You will provide information to visitors and staff while supporting basic patient care under supervision.

Position requires a high school diploma and BLS certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days); experience with medical terminology and hospital procedures is preferred. Pay ranges depend on experience and are outlined in the posting.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Experience with medical terminology and hospital procedures preferred.
• Basic clerical and computer skills required.
• BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Serves as receptionist for the unit, greets visitors, answers questions, and accepts deliveries.
• Assists radiology staff in patient care activities including registration, history, orders, vitals, and monitoring.
• Prioritizes patients by emergent vs routine need.
• Explains procedures and treatments to patients and families.
• Coordinates with other departments to request supplies and schedule appointments.

Skills

Clerical skills

Medical terminology familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS Certification

Job description

Horizon Healthis a Critical Access, Rural Health Facility comprised of 25-inpatient beds located in Paris, IL & a multitude of outpatient clinic settings including Family Practice and Specialty Clinics in Paris and surrounding cities. We have been serving residents of Edgar County since 1968 through community education, emergency services, and outpatient care. As we continue to expand our services & locations, our community has grown far beyond Paris. Our rich history and strong community support pave the way for the future of healthcare as we serve you—our family, friends, and neighbors.

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of clerical duties including compiling, transcribing, preparing, and maintaining records in Radiology and performs basic patient care and assistance. The Aide initiates the process of any patient who is to receive a Radiography exam as prescribed by his/her physician. Provides information to visitors and staff.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities/Accountabilities):

• Serves as the receptionist for the unit -greets visitors, answers questions, and accepts deliveries, forwards same to appropriate patient or staff member.
• Assists the radiology staff in all patient care activities including, but not limited to: Registration, verifying identification, obtain medical history, enter orders correctly, monitoring vital signs, use cardiac, CO, pulse monitors as directed, other duties as assigned.
• Prioritizes patients in accordance with standard protocol for need -emergent vs. routine care.
• Takes appropriate action according to established procedures for addressing patient requests.
• Contact other hospital departments to request and obtain supplies, services, and schedule appointments (i.e., Laboratory, Central Supply; etc.).
• Assuring radiology areas are stocked, clean and equipment is in order.
• Aids in general, basic patient care.
• Answering the telephone and advising staff of needs beyond scope of position.
• Explains procedures and treatments thoroughly to patients, families, and/or significant others before completion.
• Follows up on customer complaints as quickly as possible by identifying steps to correct problems, communicating with manager, implementing plan, and providing feedback to customer.

The responsibilities listed above are not all-inclusive; other activities may be required in support of the hospital’s goals and objectives.

Position Requirements:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Office experience with medical terminology and hospital procedures is preferred.
• Basic clerical and computer skills are necessary.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Can be obtained within 30 days of start date or recertification can be obtained within 30 days of expiration.

Pay Range:

Pay ranges from $15.000/hour to $20.603/hour (rate of pay is based on applicable years of experience)

Horizon Health is committed to caring not only for our patients, but for our staff as well. We offer you an extensive total compensation and benefits package. As an employee of Horizon Health, your benefits include a competitive salary, medical, dental and vision insurance, Employee 403(b), health savings account with Company match, as well as Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays.

Be part of an organization that is dedicated to the growth and development of its colleagues. Here at Horizon Health, our employees speak for themselves. Join our family & begin an incredible career!