Radiology Tech Associate - IR Student Tech

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a PRN Student Tech role in Interventional Radiology for a senior student enrolled in a Radiography program. The position involves performing a variety of patient care duties and other professional activities under the supervision of a radiology technologist. The role assists in monitoring patient flow, performing basic diagnostic x-rays, preparing patients for exams, ensuring patient safety, obtaining necessary medications or contrast media, and supporting physicians and technologists in diagnostic exams. Additionally, the role involves retrieving patient orders, supporting administrative tasks in RIS/EMR systems, assisting patients with ancillary clinical needs, and aiding with administrative duties, quality assurance, safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED with preliminary coursework toward a certificate or degree in a medical imaging field.
Clinical experience based on the educational program affiliated with the pursuit of career in medical imaging.
BLS required.

Nice To Haves

Senior student enrolled in Radiography program preferred
Medical clerical skills preferred

Responsibilities

Performs basic diagnostic x-rays supervised by a radiology technologist.
Identifies and assists patients with questions about procedures.
Prepares patients for exam and ensures patient safety in the absence of the radiology technologist.
Obtains medications, radiopharmaeceuticals, or contrast media materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist or registered nurse.
Assists physicians and technologists in the performance of diagnostic exams based on assigned modality and career pursuits (Rad/Fluro, CT, IR, Mammography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET, Ultrasound) to include procedures requiring the administration of contrast media.
Retrieves patient orders and requisitions while supporting administrative or miscellaneous work tasks in the RIS, EMR, or other standard applications required in the workflow for diagnostic exams.
Assists patients to restrooms, with bedpans, urinals and other ancillary clinical support needs as required.
Assists with administrative duties, quality assurance, safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements.

Benefits

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program