Radiology Tech Intern - Radiology Diagnostic, Per Diem

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health•New London, NH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an internship position in Radiology Diagnostic, Per Diem. The intern will be responsible for performing general diagnostic procedures, including those in Fluoro and OR, while adhering to departmental policies. Key aspects include adjusting patient care based on age-specific needs, proper equipment usage to minimize hazards, patient positioning and shielding according to the ALARA principle, explaining procedures, and managing patient records and charges. The role also involves patient transport, maintaining a clean work environment, and understanding when orders may not be correct. Administrative duties include using the computer for reports, managing image releases, assisting with scheduling and phone calls, performing quality control procedures, participating in surveys, and ensuring proper PACS annotation.

Requirements

Currently attending an accredited school of radiology technology

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs all diagnostic procedures following policies and procedures established by the department, including the Fluoro and OR
Adjusts patient care based on age-specific needs
Uses all equipment properly and in a timely manner that minimizes hazards of electric shock, burns, and extraneous radiation to patients
Determines most suitable position and shields patient for optimum imaging and patient comfort. Follows ALARA principle staff and patients shielding
Explains procedures and responds to questions appropriately
Scans paperwork into PAC's System
Maintains a working knowledge of PAC's System
Demonstrates knowledge of CD burning
Completes patient charges for each exam in a timely manner
Transports patients to and from the department
Maintains a clean and orderly environment and associated checklist
Able to keep note when order and inclination will not be correct
Keep dose as low as possible to achieve a diagnostic exam
Duties as assigned by the Director of Radiology
Uses computer to access reports
Follows protocols for releasing of images
Assists with administrative responsibilities of the department to include scheduling appointments, answering the phone, etc.
Performs all quality controls procedures daily as assigned and maintains appropriate logs
Participates in annual surveys and inspections
Ensures proper annotation, notes, etc., appear on PACS (wet reads, priors, etc.)