Radiology Student Tech II

Singing River Health System•Ocean Springs, MS

6d•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 I: Transports and monitors patients as necessary. Level I may perform x-rays (abdomen, upper, and lower extremities) under supervision, as long as clinical competencies have been completed as required by the radiology program at their designated school. 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.
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 x-rays unsupervised, including fluoroscopy and surgery, provided required clinical competencies for their designated radiology program have been completed.
Prepares equipment used to expose x-ray film.
Develops and organizes films.
Prepares patient rooms, supplies, and medications (contrast agents).