Radiology Student Intern

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

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist Intern performs diagnostic radiographic procedures adhering to the principle of radiation protection under the supervision of a registered technologist. This role involves properly identifying and performing diagnostic radiographic services on patients with the maximum amount of care, while evaluating the technical quality. The intern will assume responsibility for their assigned area, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are available. They will demonstrate competency in RIS/HIS modules relevant to their duties and accurately adhere to downtime procedures for excellent continuity of care. Additionally, the intern is responsible for their own professional development through active participation in in-services and continuing education. They will provide educational information to patients regarding their examination, be knowledgeable about patient conditions and histories pertinent to the proposed examination, and be accountable for the quality of digital images sent to PACS. This includes verifying correct patient selection from the worklist and ensuring the accuracy of Medical Record information before sending to PACS. The intern will also be responsible for contributing to the department's success in achieving Press Ganey goals, ensuring every patient receives education and a personalized business card, and sending apology cards when patient expectations are not met.

Requirements

Second year student of an ARRT recognized radiography program.
Second year clinical program of Radiology Technology, who has completed all clinical competencies.
Current CPR certification required.
History of computer usage experience required.

Responsibilities

Properly identifies and performs diagnostic radiographic services on patients with the maximum amount of care, while evaluating the technical quality.
Assumes responsibility for assigned area, making sure all equipment and supplies necessary for that area are readily available for use.
Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job responsibilities.
Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients.
Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination.
Knowledgeable regarding patient condition, history and appropriate background and information pertinent to proposed examination.
Accountable for quality of digital images sent to PACS.
Verify correct patient is selected from worklist, ensures accuracy of Medical Record information prior to being sent to PACS.
Responsible for the success of the department to achieve Press Ganey goal.
Every patient should receive patient education and your personalized business card.
Apology cards should be sent or given to all patients when we do not meet their expectations.