Radiology Student Intern

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

21h

About The Position

Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures while adhering to radiation-protection principles and working under the supervision of a registered technologist. The position involves providing careful, technically sound imaging services; supporting patient education and continuity of care; and following Network and departmental standards for safety, confidentiality, quality, and customer service. This description summarizes the major duties and responsibilities and is not a complete list of all work requirements.

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.

Responsibilities

Identify patients properly 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 other information relevant to the proposed examination.
Ensure the quality of digital images sent to PACS; verify the correct patient is selected from the worklist and confirm medical-record information before sending images.
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.
Comply with Network and departmental policies on employee, patient, and environmental safety, including reporting requirements.
Model 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, demonstrating financial responsibility and accountability.
Comply with Network and departmental attendance and dress-code policies.
Demonstrate competency in patient assessment, range of treatment, growth and development, and age-appropriate communication.