Radiology Student Tech II

Singing River Health System • Gulfport, MS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Student Tech performs those duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation for the purpose of demonstrating structures for interpretation and/or therapeutic intervention by, or at the request of, a licensed practitioner. He/She prepares equipment used to expose the x-ray film; develops and organizes films; prepares patient rooms, supplies, and medications (contrast agents). Radiology Student Tech II: Performs x-rays unsupervised (which includes fluoroscopy and surgery) as long as they have completed the required clinical competencies for their designated radiology program.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Must be enrolled in a CAHEA (Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation)/accredited radiology program or equivalent.
• Radiology Student Tech II must have completed 12 months of the CAHEA radiological technologist program.
• Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Previous clinical rotation experience required.
• Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area.
• Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease.
• Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
• Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound.
• Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
• Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue.
• Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.
• Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities.
• Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
• Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
• Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required.
• Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
• Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
• Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Performs those duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation for the purpose of demonstrating structures for interpretation and/or therapeutic intervention by, or at the request of, a licensed practitioner.
• Prepares equipment used to expose the x-ray film.
• Develops and organizes films.
• Prepares patient rooms, supplies, and medications (contrast agents).
• Performs x-rays unsupervised (which includes fluoroscopy and surgery) as long as they have completed the required clinical competencies for their designated radiology program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED