Diagnostic Assistant

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:

MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center

MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation

MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation

With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.

MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.

Join our exceptional team at Mercy One as a Diagnostic Assistant! At Mercy One, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills, work with state-of-the-art technology, and make a real difference in the lives of our patients.

As a Diagnostic Assistant at MercyOne, you will:

• Transport patients to and from Radiology from other patient care areas
• Assure proper patient identification using 2 (two) forms of verification prior to patient transport
• Assess patients' transport needs and alters transport plan as appropriate
• Communicate to other areas patient location in radiology
• Use oxygen when appropriate at proper levels
• Assist in transferring patients to procedure table utilizing proper body mechanics and safe transfer techniques
• Consult with health team members as needed. Ensures "hand-off" communication is completed
• Assure quality patient care in an environment of dignity, worth, and confidentiality
• Answer patient call light within Radiology
• Transport specimens to the lab as directed by staff per infection control policy

Schedule:

• Per Diem (PRN)

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS/GED
• 0 – 2 years – prior patient care experience preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification preferred
• BLS
• Mandatory Reporter Training

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.