Radiology Aide Details

Radiology Aide

MercyOne Des Moines Med Ctr - Des Moines, IA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Overview
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities

• Must possess excellent phone etiquette and communication skills. Coordinates and helps technologists manage patient exam orders, enters XRay exam related data in various software systems and answers phone calls.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a busy environment with high multi-tasking demands.
• Prepares for and carries out transport of patients, to and from the ED and General Diagnostic Imaging department. Assists technologists as needed in transferring patients to/from cart, beds, wheelchairs and exam tables.
• Assumes responsibility for patients’ care, safety and environment throughout transportation.
• Observes and reports pertinent patient information according to department policy.
• Changes linens, cleans and stores equipment.
• Answers patient requests and responds appropriately.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Successful completion of a Medical terminology course preferred.
• At least one year of Healthcare work experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Red Cross CPR/AED forthe Professional Rescuer and American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire