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 supports St. Luke’s commitment to caring for patients, educating health care providers, and improving access to care. The description summarizes the major duties and responsibilities and is not a detailed account of every 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.
Current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

Identify patients correctly and perform diagnostic radiographic services with appropriate care while evaluating technical quality.
Maintain the assigned area and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available.
Demonstrate competency in the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to the role and follow downtime procedures to support continuity of patient care.
Participate in in-services and continuing education to support professional development.
Provide patients with educational information about their examinations.
Know the patient’s condition, history, and other information pertinent 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 departmental Press Ganey goals 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 Network/Entity materials and follow appropriate information-release procedures.
Comply with Network and departmental policies for employee, patient, and environmental safety, including reporting requirements.
Demonstrate the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance with internal and external customers.
Demonstrate performance improvement in clinical care and outcomes, customer and service improvement, operational systems and processes, and safety, as appropriate.
Use resources effectively and efficiently, demonstrating financial responsibility and accountability in daily work.
Comply with attendance and dress-code policies.
Demonstrate competency in assessment, range of treatment, growth and development, and communication appropriate to the ages of patients treated.