Radiology Clinical Support Student - CATSCAN

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • New York, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian is seeking a Radiology Clinical Support Student to join our dynamic team. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a clinical setting, working alongside experienced professionals to support and enhance patient care. You will provide clinical assistance and support to the Radiology (X-ray/US/CT/MR/NM/IR) department by performing a variety of clinical and clerical support functions under the direct supervision of a Licensed Radiology Professional.

Requirements

• High school diploma, or GED equivalent.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Actively enrolled as a student in an accredited Radiologic Technology program in preparation of registry (ARRT/ARDMS).

Responsibilities

• Ensuring imaging orders are correct and available for technologist review.
• Reviewing scheduled procedures to ensure pre-procedure labs are ordered before scheduled exams.
• Answering all calls promptly and courteously, taking accurate messages and delivering them promptly.
• Transcribing, scheduling, and rescheduling patient examinations, documenting appropriately all necessary information and providing prep information.
• Scheduling other exams per provider protocol.
• Assisting the imaging technologist and radiologist by contacting referring providers.
• Providing copies of imaging records and uploading images in the PACS system for patients.
• Following HIPAA rules associated with EMR information.
• Utilizing Hospital (Epic) and Radiology (RIS, PACS) software programs to perform duties and ensure that the data entry is correct.
• Transporting patients from department to patient pick-up, transport to/from clinical areas to department.
• Cleaning and disinfecting/preparing and maintaining patient examination rooms, holding bays and waiting areas.
• Obtaining lab results and checking for allergies and implants prior to patients scheduled examination.
• Maintaining established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance and safety.
• Checking equipment supplies and accessories on a regular basis.
• Maintaining stock of supplies for department examination rooms.
• Enhancing professional growth and development through participation and education programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
• Wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED