RADIOLOGY CT AIDE

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

Rockford (IL)

On-site

USD 2,192,000 - 3,288,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Tuition and certification reimbursed

Well-being Programs

Employee Discounts

On-Demand Pay

Financial Education

Annual recognition/awards events

Family entertainment/attractions disc

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a dedicated transporter/escort to support patient movement and imaging workflows across our Illinois and Wisconsin facilities. You will assist with patient handling, transfer between areas, and queueing tasks while maintaining infection control standards.

Training in CPR/BLS will be completed within 90 days. Position supports a broad range of duties, including helping technologists set up exams, transporting specimens and records, and ensuring patient safety throughout the

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; one to three months related experience and/or training preferred.
Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days.
Knowledge of infection control, hand washing, barrier devices.

Responsibilities

Determines patient name and DOB, destination, mode of travel, time, and other data.
Directs or escorts incoming patients from designated areas.
Cares for patient's belongings accompanying patient.
Assists patient in walking or transports non-ambulatory patient with wheelchair or cart.
Transports patient within facility during stay.
Uses Epic to check in patients.
Delivers messages, mail, medical records, and other items.
Assists in reception by answering phones and registering patients for imaging exams.

Skills

Infection control knowledge

Patient transport equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR or BLS certification within 90 days

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

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.

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

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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: