CT Student Technologist II

Geisinger•Scranton, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists Radiology/Vascular/Echo Technologist staff by providing non-technical and/or supervised technical support across various Radiology departments. The role focuses on expediting patient care through direct contact, including patient transportation, preparation, specimen transportation, and setting up imaging rooms. The Student Technologist II cares for patients of all ages under the supervision of a technologist. Key duties involve operating imaging equipment specific to the modality of hire and producing quality imaging studies under the direct guidance of a registered technologist until competency is achieved, particularly for surgical/mobile examinations and repeat images to ensure patient safety. Once competent, the student will work under indirect supervision. Additional responsibilities include post-processing imaging studies, preparing patients for exams (including MRI Safety Screening where applicable), maintaining imaging equipment, and applying ALARA principles to minimize radiation exposure. The role also emphasizes patient safety, effective use of the Radiology Information System, accurate completion and review of paperwork, corroborating patient clinical history with procedures, and maintaining confidentiality and ethical relationships with patients and medical records. Transporting patients is also a part of the job.

Requirements

Must be a second-year student, or first-year student who satisfied all competency requirements, actively attending an accredited educational Radiology technology, vascular, or echo program recognized by the JRC-ARRT, JRC-DMS, or accredited program recognized by the CCAHEP or CMA.
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
Basic Life Support Certification

Responsibilities

Assists Radiology/Vascular/Echo Technologist staff in providing non-technical and/or supervised technical support to the various departments of Radiology.
Expedites care through direct patient contact including patient transportation, patient preparation, specimen transportation, preparation of imaging rooms and other related assistance.
Cares for patients of all ages under technologist supervision.
Operates imaging equipment pertaining to specific modality of hire.
Produces quality imaging studies under the guidance, direction, and oversight of a registered technologist under direct supervision until competency is achieved, for all surgical/mobile examinations, and repeat images to assure patient safety.
Works under indirect supervision of a qualified technologist after achieving exam competency.
Performs post-processing of imaging studies as applicable.
Prepares patients for exams including MRI Safety Screening (where applicable).
Maintains imaging equipment.
Applies principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care.
Effectively uses Radiology Information System.
Efficiently completes, reviews, and prepares paperwork and corroborates a patient’s clinical history with the procedure and ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
Maintains confidentiality and an ethical relationship with all patients and medical records.
Supports transporting of patients.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.