Wisconsin Youth Apprentice - Imaging Assistant, St. Agnes Hospital

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WI-St. Agnes Hospital

Worker Type:

Intern/Temporary (Trainee)

Job Highlights:

Are you an upcoming high school junior or senior interested in a healthcare career? Join SSM Health as a Youth Apprentice and gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and skills for in-demand healthcare roles all while earning $1 7/hour at one of our Wisconsin locations . Unlock your potential and make a difference starting now!

Job Highlights

Youth Apprentices in the Medical Assistant pathway, work closely with a nursing care team to provide direct patient care and complete office tasks in one of SSM's outpatient clinics . Availability to work days during a standard work week is crucial to fulfilling the 450 hour requirement . A licensed or certified professional will serve as your mentor and will help guide your training while providing ongoing support in the role.

Job Details

• Effectively work as part of a team, communicate effectively with close attention to details

• Maintain academic and attendance requirements for participation in the Youth Apprenticeship Program

• Participate in progress reviews scheduled with mentors, school staff, parent(s) or guardian(s), and employer

• Assist with treatment order from provider with direct supervision from a licensed professional

• Interview patients and record information as instructed

• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations

• Perform office tasks such as answering phones, maintaining records, and filing

• Assist with the ordering and stocking of supplies and maintaining a clean and orderly work environment

• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school junior or senior

• 16 years of age

• Must be authorized and approved by the Wisconsin Youth Apprentice Program in accordance with your local school criteria

• Ability to work 10-15 hours per week at a clinic site M-F during the day

• Reliable transportation to get to and from work

• Satisfactory progress towards graduation

• Commit to completing 450 hours at the jobsite

• Demonstrated maturity and responsibility

• Skill with attending to details, excellent attendance and a strong work ethic

• Foster a culture of caring through interpersonal relationships and communication

About SSM Health

SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health care system serving the health needs of communities across the Midwest in Wisconsin, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Missouri . We are committed to providing exceptional health care services and revealing God's healing presence to everyone we serve . We've received national recognition from U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, Forbes, Healthgrades, and Becker's Healthcare in recognition of the quality care and patient experience we provide .

Job Summary:

Supports radiologic health professionals by preparing the room for procedures, providing patient support, assistant with procedures, and maintaining supply inventory.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 and currently enrolled in High School or 18 years of age with a High School diploma/GED

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

• None

Department:

... RADIOLOGY

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

15

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: o ur voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.