Radiology Student Tech Aide - Per Diem - Imaging Department

Radiology Student Tech Aide - Per Diem

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs. 

Assist in all portions of patient care, including operating stationary and portable x ray equipment while being supervised by a licensed technologist.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Prepares room for x ray examinations.
• Transport patients from the emergency room to X-ray room and assist technologist moving patients.
• Student will be able to learn how to use EPIC/Meditech and complete paperwork.
• Works as part of a team to maintain high standards in radiology.

Other Duties:

• Performs routine duties such as stocking and cleaning rooms.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Must have ability to react quickly to emergency situations such as patient fainting, patient being unsteady while standing for procedures.
• Physical Requirements - Must be able to push, pull, bend, safely transfer patients and ambulate without assistance.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Required: Current enrollment in Radiologic Technology School and Degree Program
• Minimum of one year radiologic technology school ‐ preferred.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center: 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
• Shift: Per Diem, Various As Scheduled. Minimum 2-4 shifts per month. Hours may vary during Radiology Department Operational Hours at Cayuga Medical Center. Student Tech Aides work may work a variety of shifts that can be flexible withing the day and evening shifts of the X-ray department during the 7a-9p hours of operation. 4, 6 or 8 hour shifts are acceptable, but alternative shifts may be scheduled. Based at Cayuga Medical Center (Main Campus), however not limited from off site location coverage if requested.
• 0%-5% Travel can be expected in this role

Pay Range Disclosure:

• Standard Rate of $21.00 to 22.23 per hour

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I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.