Radiology Student Intern

St. Luke's University Health Network•Allentown, PA

About The Position

Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures under the supervision of a registered technologist, adhering to radiation-protection principles. The role provides patient care during imaging, evaluates technical quality, and supports the department’s operational, safety, service, and quality goals. The job description summarizes major duties and does not include every possible work requirement.

Requirements

Be a current student in an ARRT-recognized radiography program.
Be a current clinical student in an ARRT-recognized Radiography program and have completed a variety of clinical competencies in Chest, Abdomen, and Extremity categories.
Hold current BLS certification.
Perform duties under the supervision of a registered technologist.
Meet the stated physical and sensory requirements: frequent finger and hand use to operate equipment and handle x-ray folders and charts; walking or standing for up to 8 hours per shift in 30-minute increments; pulling, pushing, and lifting patients up to 300 pounds with assistance; lifting and moving objects up to 30 pounds; frequent stooping, crouching, and bending; frequently lifting arms above shoulder level; and hearing and vision sufficient for normal conversation and normal vision.

Responsibilities

Properly identify patients and perform diagnostic radiographic services with appropriate care while evaluating technical quality.
Take responsibility for the assigned area and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available.
Demonstrate competency in the RIS/HIS modules relevant to the role.
Follow downtime procedures accurately to support continuity of patient care.
Maintain professional development through participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
Provide patients with educational information about their examinations.
Know the patient’s condition, history, and relevant background information for the proposed examination.
Ensure the quality of digital images sent to PACS; verify the selected patient and the accuracy of medical-record information before transmission.
Support the department’s Press Ganey goal by providing patient education and a personalized business card to every patient, and sending or giving apology cards when expectations are not met.
Maintain confidentiality of materials handled within the Network/Entity and follow proper information-release procedures.
Follow Network and departmental employee, patient, and environmental safety policies and reporting requirements.
Demonstrate the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with internal and external customers.
Demonstrate performance improvement in clinical care/outcomes, customer/service improvement, operational systems/processes, and safety, as appropriate.
Use resources effectively and efficiently and demonstrate financial responsibility and accountability.
Comply with attendance and dress-code policies.
Demonstrate competency in assessment, range of treatment, growth and development knowledge, and communication appropriate to the age of patients treated.