Radiology Aide

Javon Bea Hospital; Riverside (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental leave

Certification reimbursement

Well-being programs

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a patient transporter to escort and move patients within the facility, ensuring safety and accurate patient identification. You will assist with imaging prep, transport non-ambulatory patients, and support radiology workflows.

Role requires basic healthcare interactions, infection control knowledge, and the ability to operate related medical equipment; CPR/BLS certification is required within 90 days, with benefits and professional growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to three months related experience and/or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determines patient name and DOB, destination, mode of travel, time, and other data, following written or oral instructions.
• Directs or escorts incoming patients from designated areas.
• Transports patient, alone or with assistance, in bed, patient cart, or wheelchair to designated areas within facility during patient stay.
• Uses Epic to check in patients, deliver messages, mail, and medical records.
• Maintains, cleans all transport equipment and checks O2 tanks to ensure they are operational.

Skills

Infection control

Patient transport

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epic

PACS

Payroll systems

Word Processing

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Determines patient name and DOB, destination, mode of travel, time, and other data, following written or oral instructions. Directs or escorts incoming patients from designated areas. Cares for patient's belongings accompanying patient. Assists patient in walking to prevent accidents by falling, or transports non-ambulatory patient with wheelchair or cart. Transports patient, alone or with assistance, in bed, patient cart, or wheelchair to designated areas within facility during patient stay. Uses Epic to check in patients Delivers messages, mail, medical records, and other items. Utilizes appropriate scripting, barriers and patient identifiers. Maintains, cleans all transport equipment. Checks O2 tanks to ensure they are operational, removes tanks when they are at 10%or lower to be filled. Assists in reception by answering phones, greeting and registering patients for imaging exams. Preparing images to be sent to other facilities. Importing CD and VPN images into PACS. Uses patient identifiers. Observes and follows all universal precautions and infection control techniques. Works with unit staff to assist patient upon return from radiology exam. Disconnects patient telemetry, pulse oximeter and blood pressure cuff as needed before transporting patient and informs appropriate staff that the patient has been disconnected from monitoring equipment.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent; one to three months related experience and/or training preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of infection control, hand washing, barrier devices. Demonstrate use of patient transport and lifting equipment, 02 equipment, infusion pumps, foley catheters, IV and all fluid lines, chest tubes and wound vacs. Special need patient transport such as seizure watch and pediatrics. Insure that patient transport equipment is maintained. Assists technologists with setting up exams and patient positioning.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the 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

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software: Payroll systems and Word Processing software.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

N/A

SUPERVISES

N/A

PAY RANGE

$15.91 - $23.87

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

Company Culture and Values

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors and nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.