Medical Imaging Intern/Associate - Radiology Administration - PRN

Stormont-Vail HealthCare•Topeka, KS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and guidance of a registered technologist (Diagnostic/CT/MRI), performs imaging examinations or various anatomical parts and systems of the body in order to assist physicians in the diagnosis and/or treatment of physical injuries or medical disorders. Provides support to the Imaging department and Medical Imaging reception areas.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of the first year of an American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) approved training program.
Basic Life Support - BLS Required within the first 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
Moves imaging equipment into specified position, determines exposure factors on basis of height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required, and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis when needed.
Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
Operates mobile radiologic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient’s bedside.
Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff during exams.
Assists radiologist in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations when needed.
Measures and mixes barium and contrast media as needed.
Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
Performs office work including, but not limited to, answering phone, filing, obtaining information from computer.
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned