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. The position supports St. Luke’s commitment to caring for patients, educating health care providers, and improving access to care. This description summarizes the major duties and responsibilities but 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.
Take responsibility for the assigned area and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available.
Demonstrate competency in the RIS/HIS modules relevant to assigned responsibilities.
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.
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 correct patient on the worklist and the accuracy of medical-record information before transmission.
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 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.
Demonstrate 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 in daily work.
Comply with attendance and dress-code policies.
Demonstrate competency in assessment, treatment range, growth and development knowledge, and communication appropriate to the age of patients treated.