Radiology Technician Student PRN
About The Position
The Radiology Technologist Student performs x-ray duties including fluoroscopy, C-Arm, routine and portable x-rays. This PRN position involves checking x-ray equipment, ensuring correct performance of radiology services, and being responsible for control processes for radiology for Risk Management and safety. The role requires demonstrating appropriate knowledge and competence of designated skills, safe operation of equipment, and following procedures for reporting and correcting unsafe situations. The student may also assist and learn other Radiology modalities such as MRI, CT, surgery, and pain management. Communication of patient information to assure confidentiality and continuity of care is essential, as is interacting with patients, families, visitors, and employees in a mature, responsible manner to ensure a positive and professional environment. The role also involves actively protecting patients and self by following OSHA and other standards.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
- Senior student (and in good standing) of a 2-year Allied Health program required.
- BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification required.
Responsibilities
- Checks x-ray equipment to ensure it is in proper working order according to manufacturer’s guidelines.
- Ensures correct performance of radiology services including patient and staff safety.
- Responsible for all control processes for radiology for Risk Management and safety.
- Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence of designated skills identified for position.
- Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
- Assists and may learn other Radiology modalities, including but not limited to MRI, CT, and/or surgery and/or pain management.
- Communicates patient information to assure confidentiality and continuity of care.
- Interacts with all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees in a mature, responsible manner to ensure a positive and professional radiology and surgery center environment.
- Actively protects patients and self by following OSHA and other standards reviewed in annual training.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Actively supports and upholds the mission and core values of the Hospital.
- Remains knowledgeable of and follows the policies of the Hospital.
- Always maintains patient and hospital confidentiality.
- Keeps Manager apprised of day-to-day situations.
- Responsible for positioning, lifting, and transferring conscious or unconscious patients to and from the operating table or stretchers.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
