What are the responsibilities and job description for the Imaging Assistant position at AMITA Health?
We are hiring for a Part time Imaging Assistant position at AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center La Grange.
THis position will work 20 hours per week rotating shifts, rotating weekends, and holidays
What You Will Do
Assist technologists and take radiologic film providing quality images to physicians to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems and provides support for the imaging department.
- Explain procedures to patient to ensure understanding.
- Provide appropriate educational material.
- Transport patients to and from clinical areas and verifies patient identity according to policies and procedures.
- Assist technologists with preparing patient for radiology exam by positioning the patient for the procedure.
- Assist technologists with filing, delivering and retrieving patient reports and charts, matching films to folders, and delivery of reports to patients and physicians.
- Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
- Prevent patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation.
- Perform post procedural duties including patient discharge, room clean up and restocking supplies.
- Assist with inventory control.
What You Will Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
Education:
- High school diploma or GED required.
Additional Preferences
This position will do a combination of clerical and transport duties
Why Join Our Team
AMITA Health, one of the largest health systems in Illinois, is comprised of 19 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care. With more than 900 providers in its medical groups, 26,000 associates and 7,000 physician partners, AMITA Health serves over 6.6 million residents in the greater Chicagoland area.
We are committed to improving accessibility to healthcare in the communities we serve. We hold ourselves accountable to our patients and one another, and we work hard to treat the whole person, body, mind and spirit. Our compassionate, talented team members are the source of our strength, and we invest heavily in their well-being. We offer significant professional opportunities, career advancement potential, comprehensive training and competitive wages.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
AMITA Health will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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