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Imaging Services Assistant - Student Intern

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Ascension

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
  • Hoffman Estates

AI generated summary

  • You must be a student in an imaging program, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
  • You will assist in imaging procedures, prepare contrast media, maintain a clean department, transport patients, and complete workflow tasks under supervision.

Requirements

  • Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Education:
  • High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline.
  • Additional Preferences:
  • **Must be a student enrolled in imaging
  • **Must have BLS Certification

Responsibilities

  • Provide services to patients within accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations, under the direct supervision of a registered technologist.
  • Prepare for and assists the supervising technologists and physicians in a variety of imaging procedures.
  • Prepare contrast media and medications as directed by a supervising technologist.
  • Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and orderly department, including procedure rooms, storage areas and dressing rooms.
  • Transport patients to and from medical imaging. Assist in moving patients to, from and between radiographic tables, stretchers and wheelchairs. Assist patients with general comfort care.
  • Complete paper and computer workflow procedures as directed by a supervising technologist.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Imaging Services Assistant - Student Intern.

Where is the job located?

The job is located at Ascension St Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates, IL.

What department will the intern be working in?

The intern will be working in the Computerized Tomography department.

What is the pay rate for this position?

The pay rate is $19.75 per hour.

Are there any educational requirements for this internship?

Yes, candidates must have a high school diploma equivalency or be enrolled in an accredited program specific to the imaging discipline.

What certification is required for this role?

A BLS Provider certification is required within 1 month of hire or job transfer date.

What type of schedule is expected for this position?

The schedule is PRN (as needed).

What kinds of benefits are offered to interns?

Benefits include paid time off (PTO), various health insurance options and wellness plans, retirement benefits including employer match plans, long-term and short-term disability, employee assistance programs (EAP), parental leave and adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

What responsibilities will the intern have?

The intern will assist supervising technologists, prepare contrast media, maintain a clean department, transport patients, and complete workflow procedures.

Is prior experience required for applicants?

No specific prior experience is mentioned, but candidates must be students enrolled in imaging programs.

What is the hiring organization’s mission?

Ascension’s mission is to deliver compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs, empowering associates to give back and make a positive impact in their community.

Is this position open to military families and veterans?

Yes, Ascension promotes career flexibility for military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists.

Can I apply for this position through means other than the official application?

No, Ascension will only make an offer to individuals who have applied using their official application.

Is this role eligible for student interns?

Yes, this position specifically requires that candidates are students enrolled in imaging programs.

Does Ascension provide equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Ascension provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants regardless of various protected statuses.

A faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care.

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Mission & Purpose

Ascension (www.ascension.org) is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. Ascension includes approximately 156,000 associates and 34,000 aligned providers. The national health system operates more than 2,600 sites of care – including 151 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities – in 21 states and the District of Columbia, while providing a variety of services including physician practice management, venture capital investing, investment management, biomedical engineering, facilities management, clinical care management, information services, risk management, and contracting through Ascension’s own group purchasing organization.