Imaging Services Assistant - Mammography

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Mammography
• Schedule: Full-Time - days/evenings and rotating Saturdays
• Hospital: Ascension Saint Alexius
• Location: Hoffman Estates, IL

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

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.