Wisconsin Youth Apprentice - Imaging Assistant

• Transports patients to procedure rooms. 
• Assists with patient pre-screening. 
• Prepares and positions patients under the guidance of the technologist. 
• Provides patient education related to the examination under the guidance of the technologist. 
• Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. 
• Assists in the setup of diagnostic area to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing room, and any other areas in the department. 
• Cleans and restocks room after procedures and maintains inventory. 
• Respects patient confidentiality and maintains Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance. 
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION

• Must be at least 16 years of age prior to start date and current high school student
• Acceptance into Youth Apprenticeship program through local high school

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Rare kneeling and sitting.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 
 
    •         Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
    •         Or

• FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA)