Imaging Student Technologist | Per Diem

Concord Hospital • Laconia, NH

6d

About The Position

Under direct supervision of the Chief Technologist, Director of Radiology, Chairman, or Manager, the Imaging Student Technologist performs diagnostic radiology imaging procedures and related techniques for interpretation by, or at the request of, a licensed practitioner. The student must be supervised at all times by a registered Technologist and may not work a shift alone or independently in the OR or in trauma situations.

The student must be enrolled in a JRCERT-accredited education program, remain in good standing, and be in the clinical phase of the program or in their senior year. Students enrolled in additional accredited programs must meet program-specific requirements set by their institution. Department leadership may deny employment if the student is considered not to possess the technical skills needed for the position. A current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

The role performs radiological diagnostic or therapeutic procedures within the scope of practice and departmental standards; prepares and educates patients; documents patient care and procedures; and uses hospital and departmental information systems, technology, and equipment. The employee follows departmental policies and modality-specific safety protocols, manages workload to meet patient-care and department needs, participates in meetings and improvement initiatives, and completes hospital, departmental, and professional requirements.

The position has medium material-handling demands. It involves frequent exposure to airborne and bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, moving mechanical parts, and radiation, as well as occasional exposure to airborne contaminants, chemotherapeutic agents, electrical hazards, slippery surfaces, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The work environment is usually moderately noisy. Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in an education program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and remain in good standing.
• Be in the clinical phase of the education program or in the senior year to qualify for employment.
• Meet program-specific requirements established by the institution if enrolled in additional accredited programs.
• Hold current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Remain under the supervision of a registered Technologist at all times; may not work a shift alone or independently in the OR or trauma situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiological diagnostic or therapeutic procedures in accordance with the scope of practice and departmental standards.
• Assess pertinent information and prepare and educate patients about procedures and expectations.
• Complete documentation of patient care and procedures.
• Use hospital and departmental information systems, technology, and equipment.
• Maintain productivity, adaptability, flexibility, and timeliness when managing workload and processes to meet patient-care and department needs.
• Follow department policies and procedures and modality-specific safety protocols.
• Participate actively in departmental and modality meetings and committee initiatives.
• Complete hospital, departmental, and professional requirements.
• Participate in assignments, duties, and responsibilities for continuous improvement in alignment with management and organizational goals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed