Student Imaging Assistant

SSM Health • MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Radiology Director and Manager, this role produces quality diagnostic medical radiographs to ensure proper diagnosis and quality patient care. This position is for individuals entering their final year of a Radiology Program and offers PRN hours that can be worked around an academic schedule. Daily pay is available, along with shift differentials for night, weekend, and additional shifts.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a final year of Radiology Program
• Currently enrolled in an approved Radiology Technology program.
• Actively performing clinical rotation assigned by school.
• CPR preferred

Nice To Haves

• Actively performing clinical rotation assigned by school.

Responsibilities

• Produces quality images by using appropriate exposure technique to ensure proper penetration of the area being radiographed.
• Demonstrates the proper use of metal markers and/or placement of markers electronically.
• Uses the Kodak CR Imaging System to produce quality films, including startup/shutdown procedures, menu selection, navigating information screens, reprinting exams, loading/cleaning cassettes, loading the laser printer, and troubleshooting problems.
• Knows the location of the OR, ACU, and Recovery areas.
• Communicates technical information appropriately for the intended recipient (patient, co-worker, etc.).
• Responds to changes in workload using time to departmental advantage.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Adheres to hospital safety and infection control policies.
• Reports faulty equipment to appropriate persons.
• Uses protective equipment as needed.
• Practices Radiation Safety for patients, self, and co-workers.
• Wears radiation dosimetry badge daily.
• Attends departmental in-services and meetings as instructed by Manager, including appropriate orientations, required in-services, departmental meetings (or reads minutes), and reviews education poster boards.
• Demonstrates attitude of cooperation and professionalism when working in all areas of the hospital.
• Displays initiative and enthusiasm for non-routine or extra duties.
• Seeks out duties that need to be done without being told to.
• Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.
• Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards, including a clutter-free environment, minimizing conversations and background noise, and adhering to dress code.
• Reports risk management concerns.
• Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory training (Safety/Fire, Blood Borne Pathogen, Hazardous Communication, TB, Department Specific, Age Appropriate Care, HIPAA, Assigned .EDU courses).
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Currently enrolled in an approved Radiology Technology program.
• Actively performing clinical rotation assigned by school.
• Demonstrates respect and compassion to customers, co-workers, and others while delivering excellent care and courteous service.
• Follows the hospital confidentiality policy at all times.
• Recognizes the diverse needs of others in regard to culture, religion, disability, etc.
• Demonstrates willingness to work with others to achieve work-related goals and promotes teamwork.
• Works with other departments to provide service to customers.
• Follows HIPAA guidelines regarding patient health information.
• Answers questions knowledgeably or directs questions to someone who can provide answers.
• Reviews departmental QI, QA, & QC monthly and provides data/input to Radiology management staff pertaining to current departmental QI Teams projects.
• Enters information into the Radiology module correctly and in a timely manner.
• Provides training and direction to co-workers as necessary.
• Moves all completed exams to 'taken' status within 30 minutes of completion to help ensure the 24-hour report turnaround time is met.
• Enters/edits exams as needed.
• Prints consent forms for procedures from Meditech as needed.
• Checks the internal MOX email system for messages and sends professional and appropriate messages.
• Provides age-appropriate care to school-age, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth and development necessary to provide services to the age of the patients served by the department.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess and interpret age-specific data to identify patient needs.
• Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age-specific responses to questions.

Benefits

• One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday through DailyPay (fees may apply).
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed