Radiology Tech Intern - Radiology Diagnostic, Per Diem

Dartmouth Health•New London, NH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an internship position for a Radiology Tech Intern in the Radiology Diagnostic department. The intern will perform general diagnostic procedures, adjust patient care based on age-specific needs, and ensure proper equipment usage. Responsibilities include explaining procedures, managing paperwork in the PAC's system, completing patient charges, transporting patients, and maintaining a clean work environment. The intern will also assist with administrative duties such as scheduling, answering phones, and performing quality control procedures. Ensuring proper image annotation and adhering to the ALARA principle for radiation safety are key aspects of the role.

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.
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.).