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Posted: 08-Nov-24
Location: Shawnee Mission, Kansas
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 24037791
Radiology Tech Aide– AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Received Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: FT Days
Shift:
10-630p
M-F
Location: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
9100 West 74th Street, Merriam, KS 66204
The community you’ll be caring for:
At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.
The role you’ll contribute:
The Radiology Technologist Aide functions as a member of the patient care team and provides support to the imaging department to ensure optimal patient care. The Radiology Technologist Aide is under the direction of the Radiologist, Radiology Technologist, Radiology Nurse, Team Leaders, Operations Manager, and Radiology Department Director.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- Assists technologists and provides support to the imaging department.
- Assists technologists with preparing patients for radiology exams by positioning patients for procedures.
- Assists technologists with patient reports/charts, and delivering reports to patients and physicians.
- Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
- Performs post-procedural duties including patient discharge, procedure room clean-up, and supply restocking.
- Assists with patient throughput in the imaging department.
- Demonstrates understanding of safety, policies and procedures.
- Effectively communicates with peers, other health team members, patients and visitors.
- Exhibits professional behavior that reflects patient’s right to privacy, dignity and comfort.
- Maintains infection control techniques at all times.
- Provides and maintains a safe physical environment at all times.
- Assists in the orientation of new employees.
- Other duties as assigned by imaging department.
- Must be an active team member, be flexible, be able to function independently, and is adaptable and productive when requested to rotate to various areas in the department.
- Monitors patients in patient waiting areas and exam rooms.
- Anticipates and responds promptly to patient needs as they arise and as requested.
- Institutes basic life support action when necessary, and exhibits decision-making skills in determining need for Radiology Nurse, Radiologist or Radiology Technologist intervention.
- Assist in maintaining records, respecting confidentiality and established policy.
- Demonstrates basic understanding of radiologic procedures and all department policies.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
- Up to 1 Year of Position-Related Experience
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
- BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association
