Student Extern - Radiology

Trinity Health•Pontiac, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE: The Student Radiology Technologist is responsible for screening, positioning and imaging of patient. The Student Radiology Technologist will be scheduled to work only when another Radiology Technologist is on-duty and will work closely with the Radiology Team Leader and Radiologist to produce the most diagnostic images possible in accordance with the department protocols.

Requirements

Completion of the first year of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program and currently enrolled in the second year Radiologic Technologist program.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Upon successful completion of the Radiologic Technology program, Student Radiology Technologist has 6 months to pass the ARRT (R) certification.
Incumbents may only remain active in this role for 18 months.

Responsibilities

Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships.
Approaches conflict in a constructive manner.
Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participates in their resolution.
Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.
Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
Maintains knowledge to perform the duties of the job.
Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
Prior to exam, screens patient for safety related issues such as verifying correct patient, appropriate clinical history for exam requested, correct order, etc.
Uses two patient identifiers for all exams.
Follows appropriate procedure protocols according to radiologist specifications.
Performs exam utilizing proper technique, views, etc., for patient's condition and requested exam.
Completes patient related documentation in accordance with department and hospital policy.
Study is reviewed and completed in PACS according to modality and workflow specifications.
Prior to exam, screens patient for safety related issues.
Responsible for participation in student education and meeting the requirements as set forth by the program.
Demonstrates self-directed learning.
Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.
Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, development and cultural needs through competent clinical practice.
Demonstrates unit/area competencies.
Identifies and assists in resolution of problems related to safety, sanitation and maintenance of the environment.
Practices effective communication in all interactions (patient, visitor, co-worker, etc.)
Promotes a positive work environment by demonstrating teamwork.
Remains diligent in keeping the environment safe.
Communicates with other team members at all times to ensure the safety of all X-ray patients.
Demonstrates clear clinical skills appropriate to the age of the patient.
Performs a variety of support functions, including but not limited to:
Reviews patient schedule to identify potential problems, incorrect orders, etc.
Maintains department supplies by notifying appropriate department personnel supplies that need to be ordered.
Attend training related to daily job functions such as RadNet for placing orders, PACS, etc.
Treats all patients, families, co-workers and visitors in a caring and respectful manner, being mindful of individual differences, and cultural and ethnic diversity.