Radiologic Technologist Student

HHC • Indianapolis, IN

21h

About The Position

The Student Multi-Modality Radiologic Technologist prepares examinations under the direction of a specialized physician, resident, or certified technologist in the modality of study. The intern/student focuses on patient safety and must work within the legal scope of practice and applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and Eskenazi Health policies, procedures, and guidelines. Duties include scheduling patients, reviewing medical histories, preparing patients and equipment, and relating results to a supervisor.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in an accredited imaging program.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Hold a state student license from ISDH, if applicable.
• Knowledge of anatomy, including cross-sectional anatomy, and physics.
• Knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate patient care and communication; understanding of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess information relevant to patients’ age-specific needs and cognitive abilities.
• Knowledge of equipment, drug utilization, and technical procedures within the assigned area.
• Working knowledge of EPIC and PACS and associated programs, including ensuring completion of studies through EPIC.
• Knowledge of hospital protocols and procedures and safety procedures to minimize risk to patients, coworkers, and self.
• Knowledge of and compliance with Eskenazi Health infection-control and communicable-disease policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and handle patient interactions with tact.
• Fundamental knowledge of computer applications.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing duties and priorities.
• Ability to observe changing patient conditions and report questionable conditions to physicians and nursing personnel.
• Ability to work effectively under stress and a heavy workload.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments, including determining how quickly an examination should be scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Eskenazi Health’s mission and model its values, with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County.
• Schedule and educate patients.
• Review examination requisitions and patients’ medical charts, and record oral histories to establish the reason for diagnostic examinations.
• Prepare examinations by positioning patients, preparing patients and equipment, selecting appropriate equipment, setting and modifying controls for optimal scanning results, and observing patients.
• Maintain supplies required for daily use.
• Assist technologists or physicians with special examinations, emergency medical care, and research projects.
• Relate examination results to a supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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