Radiology Tech - Student Extern

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • West Palm Beach, FL

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About The Position

The Radiology Extern is responsible for cleaning and setting up equipment and assisting technologists and other healthcare workers to provide quality patient care and services. Duties include organizing work assignments, preparing imaging rooms, verifying patients, explaining procedures, assisting with patient transfers, maintaining the supplies room, preparing exam rooms, and positioning patients on applicable equipment. The extern helps ensure patient comfort and follows ethical and regulatory requirements.

The Radiology Extern transports patients between facility departments. They positively identify patients, verify transport methods and special care needs with Nursing, and communicate the patient's continued care needs to Nursing or the specialty area during transit. The role also serves as a communication link between Nursing and other departments.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current enrollment in or recent completion of a Radiology Program.
• BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep wheelchairs available for use.
• Clean wheelchairs after each patient use and as needed.
• Check equipment weekly and as needed, ensure it is in good working order, remove equipment from service when necessary, and notify the appropriate area for repair.
• Prepare and submit work orders as needed.
• Stock and put away new deliveries of supplies.
• Clean and set up equipment and assist technologists and other healthcare workers.
• Organize work assignments and set up imaging and exam rooms.
• Verify patient identity, explain procedures, and accurately position patients on applicable equipment.
• Assist with patient transfers to and from beds and wheelchairs and transport patients to and from facility departments.
• Verify transport methods and special needs with Nursing, such as IV pumps or oxygen tanks, and communicate ongoing care needs during transit.
• Maintain the supplies room and help ensure patient comfort and adherence to ethical and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED