Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois·Janesville, Wisconsin
Assists registered radiologic technologists in performing imaging exams, positioning patients, and operating imaging equipment. Handles patient transport, reception duties, and ensures proper documentation within the PACS system.
Under the supervision of a registered radiologic technologist, assists in the performance of imaging exams, transports patients, and performs clerical duties as assigned. Escorts or transports patients within hospital or other medical facility.
Schedule: As needed per department guidelines
Shift: Variable Day Shift Hours
Essential duties and responsibilities
Assists in the performance of imaging procedures.
Performs patient reception, PACS and transport duties.
Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available to the technologist and radiologist.
Assists in preparing and positioning the patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
Assists in the selects and operation of imaging equipment, image capture devices and accessories to successfully perform procedures.
Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
Immobilizes patient as required for examination.
Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patient during procedures.
Initiates basic life support when necessary.
Assists in determining radiographic technique and exposure factors.
Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
Uses radiology information systems (including PACS), completes all required records and reports, submits images and data for physician review and interpretation.
Observes and follows all universal precautions and infection control techniques.
Uses patient identifiers
Assists in reception by answering phones, greeting, and register patients for imaging exams. Preparing images to be sent to other facilities. Importing CD and VPN images into PACS.
Applies principles of patient safety during procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
Utilities appropriate scripting, barriers, and patient identifiers.
Current enrollment in an accredited School of Radiologic Technology Six months experience as a radiography student required
Certification/Licensure: Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days of hire
Some independent judgment is required.
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
$16.56 - $24.84
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer [https://careers.mercyhealthsystem.org/jobs]. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here [https://www.mercyhealthsystem.org/join-our-team/benefits/] for more details.
At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Requires current enrollment in an accredited School of Radiologic Technology and at least six months of experience as a radiography student. Must obtain CPR or BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Market context
In Wisconsin, PRN radiology aide student roles in cardiac cath labs are often sought by candidates already progressing through radiologic technology programs, especially where hospitals need flexible coverage. These roles can be competitive because they combine hands-on clinical exposure with schedule variability, and the posted requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your program enrollment, student experience, and plan to complete CPR or BLS within 90 days.
