Radiologic Technology IR Extern

CAMC Health System•Charleston, WV

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technology IR Extern supports diagnostic imaging procedures in Interventional Radiology under the direct supervision of a licensed radiologic technologist. The role provides hands-on experience to students enrolled in an accredited radiologic technology program while maintaining compliance with program requirements and hospital policies. Externs observe in diagnostic areas and do not independently perform imaging on patients, position patients for exams, operate imaging equipment, or initiate image acquisition. In IR, the extern may operate an ultrasound machine to assist physician scanning as instructed, including entering patient information, adjusting techniques, and saving images as directed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Formalized training.
Must be actively enrolled in an accredited Radiologic Technology program and provide a letter from the program director.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 30 days of hire.
Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.
Ability to follow safety and protective measures.
Demonstrate competency in obtaining and interpreting information in terms of patient needs, knowledge of growth and development, and understanding the range of treatment needed by patients.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of experience as a Radiology Extern before transferring into this advanced extern role is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Observe in diagnostic areas without independently performing medical imaging on patients.
Apply radiation-protection principles to minimize personal exposure.
Assist with transportation of patients between care units, outpatient waiting rooms, and the department.
Assist with patient transfers between beds, wheelchairs, and exam tables.
Escort patients to and from procedure rooms and assist with arrival and departure from the department.
Assist patients with gowning and other basic physical care to promote comfort.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Demonstrate professionalism and commitment to patient care.
Follow infection-control standards in clinical areas.
Help keep exam rooms properly stocked.
Answer phone calls promptly and courteously, identifying self and unit.
Perform assigned front-desk duties.
Participate in coordinating the department’s daily workflow.
Assist with EMR and PACS duties as needed.
Prepare and clean exam rooms before and after procedures.
Assist technologists with opening and preparing sterile trays before IR procedures.
Scrub in for IR procedures and support the licensed technologist while they assist the physician.
Operate the IR ultrasound machine to assist physician scanning, including entering patient information, adjusting techniques as instructed, and saving images as directed.