Radiology Aide - Methodist

• Demonstrates knowledge of patient care, comfort and safety procedures
• Obtains accurate patient histories and explains rationale of procedures to patients/families
• Positioning of patients for appropriate exam, making patient as comfortable as possible
• Prep patients according to exam
• Follows the logical order of events in each procedure to anticipate sudden changes in patient condition
• Work efficiently with computers and software driven imaging machines
• Follows all conditions of MMCI and IDNS regulations maintaining personal exposure ALARA

• Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work with frequent interruptions as directed
• Schedules patients as appropriate
• Notifies COS and reception of scheduling changes
• Maintains and coordinates patient flow to ensure efficient and expedient patient care transporting to and from the department as required
• Promptly and accurately enters patient information into HIS system to ensure efficient patient throughout accurately completes all fields in the HIS STAR Radiology system, i.e. number of films repeated, contract reaction, exam data entry, start and stop times of exam
• Seeks out PI projects that will benefit quality patient care
• Demonstrates a practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling issues.
• Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment.

• Overtime used only when necessary
• Uses slow time to work on additional tasks that will promote the efficiency of the department
• Inventories supply closet and places orders as necessary
• Prevents waste of supplies and linen
• Performs area maintenance duties
• Checks and observes equipment for general safety and contact Service Center to request repairs of equipment
• Maintains clean work area, checks and stocks all supplies in their specific area and verifies pertinent accessories assigned to that room

• Attends department/area meetings
• Participates in meetings in order to maintain knowledge in policy/procedure updates
• Adheres to radiation protection guidelines
• Willingly adjusts to department scheduling needs
• Willingly assists with areas not necessarily in the scope of the position
• Maintains QA database for area

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Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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