Radiology Student Intern

SSM Health • St. Louis, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Radiology Director and Manager, this role produces quality diagnostic medical radiographs to ensure proper diagnosis and quality patient care. This position is for an individual entering their final year of a Radiology Program.

Requirements

• Entering final year of Radiology Program
• Currently enrolled in an approved Radiology Technology program.
• Actively performing clinical rotation assigned by school.
• CPR preferred

Nice To Haves

• CPR preferred

Responsibilities

• Produces quality images by using appropriate exposure technique to ensure proper penetration of the area being radio graphed.
• Demonstrates the proper use of metal markers and or placement of markers electronically.
• Use the Kodak CR Imaging System to produce quality films and perform related tasks such as starting up and shutting down the system, utilizing menu selection functions, navigating information screens, reprinting exams, loading and cleaning cassettes, loading the laser printer, and troubleshooting problems.
• Knows the location of the OR, ACU, and Recovery areas.
• Communicates technical information in a manner appropriate for the intended person (patient, co-worker etc.).
• Responds to changes in the workload using time to departmental advantage.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Adheres to hospital safety and infection control policies.
• Reports faulty equipment to appropriate persons.
• Uses protective equipment as needed.
• Practices Radiation Safety for patients, self, and co-workers.
• Wear radiation dosimetry badge daily.
• Attends appropriate orientations, required in-services, and departmental meetings or reads meeting minutes.
• Reviews education poster boards located in the department.
• Demonstrates attitude of cooperation and professionalism when working in all areas of the hospital.
• Displays initiative and enthusiasm for non-routine or extra duties.
• Seeks out duties that need to be done without being told to.
• Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.
• Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards.
• Reports risk management concerns.
• Completes all annual mandatory training including Safety/Fire, Blood Borne Pathogen, Hazardous Communication, TB, Department Specific, Age Appropriate Care, HIPAA, and Assigned .EDU courses.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Currently enrolled in an approved Radiology Technology program.
• Actively performing clinical rotation assigned by school.
• Demonstrates respect and compassion to customers, co-workers, and all others while delivering excellent care and courteous service.
• Follows the hospital confidentiality policy at all times.
• Recognize the diverse needs of others in regard to culture, religion, disability, etc.
• Demonstrates willingness to work with others to achieve work-related goals while performing daily duties and promote teamwork.
• Works with other departments to provide service to customers.
• Follows HIPAA guidelines regarding patient health information.
• Answers questions in a knowledgeable manner or directs questions to someone who is able to provide answers.
• Reviews departmental QI, QA, & QC monthly and provides data/input to Radiology management staff pertaining to current departmental QI Teams projects.
• Enters information into the Radiology module correctly and in a timely manner.
• Provides training and direction to co-workers as necessary.
• Moves all completed exams to taken status within 30 minutes of completion of exam to help ensure the 24 hours report turnaround time is met.
• Enter/edit exams as needed.
• Print consent forms for procedures from Meditech as needed.
• Check the internal MOX email system for messages and send professional and appropriate messages only.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth and development necessary to provide services to the age of the patients served by the department.
• Demonstrate the ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs.
• Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific response to questions.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday through DailyPay (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees