Imaging Intern

McLaren Health Care • Pontiac, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a registered radiologic technologist and/or manager, the Imaging Intern performs diagnostic x-ray procedures requiring direct supervision. This role involves identifying each patient, reviewing requisitions for consistency of examination ordered with clinical diagnosis and physician’s order, and preparing patients for examinations while explaining procedures. The intern is responsible for recording pertinent data on radiologic requisitions, reviewing completed exams for technical accuracy, identifying anatomical orientation on all required images, and ensuring proper film identification. Consultation with staff technologists is expected when needed. The position also requires using appropriate devices to obtain permanent records of examinations, assessing patient conditions, ensuring patient safety through proper use of restraint/support devices, recognizing electronic equipment limitations, and maintaining departmental paperwork. The intern will also perform other related duties as required and directed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have completed a minimum of one year of two year accredited radiology training program.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Identifies each patient and reviews each patient’s requisition, for consistency of examination ordered with clinical diagnosis and physician’s order.
• Prepares patient for examination and explains procedure to the patient while performing studies.
• Records pertinent data on radiologic requisition at all times. (tech initials, explanation for limited exam, patient complaint, etc).
• Upon completion of exam, reviews each exam for technical accuracy. Identifies anatomical orientation on all required images, and ensures proper film identification on all images. Consults with staff technologist when needed.
• Uses appropriate devices to obtain permanent record of examination.
• Assesses patient condition, ensures patient safety through proper use of restraint/support devices.
• Recognizes electronic equipment limitations.
• Maintains departmental paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees