Radiology Student Intern

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

About The Position

Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures while adhering to radiation-protection principles and working under the supervision of a registered technologist. This description summarizes the position’s major duties and responsibilities and is not a detailed account of every work requirement. The intern provides patient-centered imaging services, evaluates technical image quality, maintains accurate records and digital images, supports continuity of care, and follows Network and departmental policies. The role also includes patient education, ongoing professional development, safe and efficient use of resources, and demonstration of St. Luke’s Service Excellence Standards.

Requirements

Current student in an ARRT-recognized radiography program.
Completion of a variety of clinical competencies in the Chest, Abdomen, and Extremity categories.
Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Identify patients correctly and perform diagnostic radiographic services with appropriate care, evaluating the technical quality of examinations.
Take responsibility for the assigned area and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available.
Demonstrate competency in the RIS/HIS modules applicable to the role.
Follow downtime procedures accurately 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.
Understand the patient’s condition, history, and other information relevant to 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 departmental Press Ganey goals by providing patient education and a personalized business card to each 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 in interactions with internal and external customers.
Contribute to performance improvement in clinical care and outcomes, customer and service improvement, operational systems and 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 patient assessment, treatment range, growth and development, and age-appropriate communication.