Radiology Tech Aide Weekends Per Diem

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.The St. Luke's Warren Campus is seeking a Radiology Tech Aide to help assist the Imaging Department on the weekends. The schedule for this position is "as needed" on the weekends and also offers flexibility in scheduling. This is a great opportunity for students enrolled in an Allied Health Program!JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Accurately completes the scheduling process according to the appropriate section policies and procedures.Contacts other facilities for outside films and reports. Updates RIS on film location.Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available, resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients.Assists the technologists, nursing staff and Radiologists in preparing the patient for the radiology exam.Completes clerical functions including filing, reception, copying and faxing. Makes effective use of the telephone, fax and electronic mail systems. Demonstrates proper telephone techniques and etiquette.Provides backup for Department Secretary.Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate for their job responsibilities.Trains in and understands sterile technique and sharps technique.Maintains the multiviewer in the IR reading room. Hangs films to be dictated, removes dictated cases and returns the jackets to the file room.Accountable for quality of digital images sent to PACS. Verifies correct patient is selected from worklist, ensures accuracy of Medical Record information prior to being sent to PACS.PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to stand or walk for up to 7 hours per day in 60 minute increments. Sitting for up to 1 hour per day in 15 minute increments. Must be able to walk on level surfaces, stairs, carpeted surfaces, ramps for up to 30 minutes consecutively. Must have the ability to lift/move objects up to 40 pounds, push/pull patients weighing up to 300 pounds. Must have the ability to occasionally stoop/bend, crouch, kneel and reach above shoulder level. Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversation and the ability to hear call bells. Must be capable of seeing as it relates to general vision, depth perception and peripheral vision. Manual dexterity in order to type on a keyboard for up to 30 minutes at a time. Frequent use of hands/fingers for data entry and charting information.EDUCATION:High school graduate or equivalent required.TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:General computer skills, medical terminology and prior scheduling experience required. One year of hospital experience preferred.

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