RADIOLOGY EXTERN III

Methodist Hospitals • Merrillville, IN

125d

About The Position

Under direct supervision of a registered/licensed professional or designated preceptor, to perform work involving the delivery of direct patient care in areas of radiology and/or cardiology. Provide support to the department to extend high quality care to our patients. Observe and perform proficient exams/scans/procedures in which a competency has been established and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Knowledge of radiology treatment modes & therapeutics with appropriate related equipment.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to present in pleasant professional manner for effective communications.
• Must demonstrate high level of discretion, integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in activities.
• Ability to use logical problem solving skills within the hospital setting while following established policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate flexibility in meeting unanticipated demands and priorities.
• Required to work flexible shifts as required with effective judgement and have the ability to act during emergency situations should they arise.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with patients, physicians and co-workers in accordance with the Methodist Mode of Care and Conduct.
• Participates in planning and arranging work as a team member, providing a variety of care, often under stressful conditions with a cross-functional team of nurses, technologists, and physicians delivering patient care.
• Obtain pertinent patient history and provide education to patients and family on exams, scans or procedures when required.
• Assist the physician or technologist/staff in room preparations for scanning and special procedures.
• Observe and perform proficient tests, scans or procedures (in which a competency has been established) under the supervision of a registered/licensed professional.
• Complete needed forms on patients for approval by the supervising professional.
• Operates all specialized equipment and utilizes necessary technique and accessories to produce optimal quality under the direction of their preceptor.
• Implements all safety procedures when working with equipment.
• Learns and practices sterile technique when it is required and assists physicians with procedures alongside their preceptor.
• Transports or aids in transporting of patients to/from designated locations and preparing them for exams, scans or procedures.
• Follows procedure for post processing of images under direction of their preceptor and assist the technologist in acquiring STAT readings when needed.
• Learns how to process a patient through the hospital and radiology information system, and learns how to utilize the PACS system properly under direction of their preceptor, if applicable.
• Keeps assigned work area clean and stocked, checks rooms and makes sure they are ready for the day, reports any low supply to preceptor and or Team Leaders.
• Supports room turn around in between procedures.
• Answer department phone when necessary and aid the department in patient, nurse, and physician communications.
• Perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.
• Sets-up sterile trays and prep patients for diagnostic procedures by using sterile technique under direction of R.T.
• Maintains a clean, well-stocked and safe working environment, checks and tests equipment prior to use.
• Follows universal precautions and assists in assuring compliance by other employees and physicians.
• Operates all specialized radiographic equipment used for angiographic filming and utilizes necessary technique and accessories to produce optimal image quality.
• Follows procedure for post processing of images.
• Implements all radiation safety procedures when working with radiation producing equipment under direction of R.T./R.N.

Benefits

• CPR – Basic Life Support certification required.
• Indiana Radiology Student License required for those externs working in an area with radiation.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees