Student Extern Radiology
About The Position
The Student Extern Radiology role assists radiology staff in caring for patients according to established policies and procedures and helps maintain equipment and supplies. All activities are performed under the direct supervision of a radiology team member. The extern performs assigned radiology care, supports patient movement and transitions, observes and reports patient responses or changes in condition, and helps maintain a safe, clean environment while following confidentiality, compliance, infection-control, and patient-safety standards. The position is PRN at Diagnostic Radiology in Memphis, Tennessee, with no travel required and any shift.
Requirements
- Must be actively enrolled in the second year of an accredited Radiology Technologist program leading to a clinical degree (Associate or Bachelor) or enrolled in an approved clinical training program.
- Completion of fundamentals coursework in a clinical program is required.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification is required upon hire, or Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification is required upon hire.
- Experience in patient care or equivalent on-the-job training obtained through participation in an approved radiology program is required.
Responsibilities
- Perform assigned activities and radiology care according to established policies and procedures, excluding invasive procedures.
- Perform duties applicable to the assigned unit or area.
- Transport patients, charts, specimens, equipment, and supplies.
- Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge, including patient and family education.
- Perform skills outlined on the Radiology Extern Skill Checklist, including knowledge and behaviors needed to meet age-specific patient needs.
- Report and record activities performed and patients’ responses.
- Report unusual changes in patients’ condition or behavior and medical or surgical emergencies, including respiratory distress, bleeding, and shock.
- Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding patient and family, department, and hospital information, and adhere to department and organization policies, including HIPAA, confidentiality, and compliance policies.
- Work effectively as a team member within the department and with customers through communication, cooperation, and collaboration to provide quality service to hospital units.
- Monitor and maintain supplies and equipment.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
- Follow established policies and compliance, quality-improvement, patient-safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
- Complete required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements.
- Provide coverage for relief and absences as required.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
