Student Imaging Extern - Surgical Services

Trinity Health•Ann Arbor, MI

About The Position

The Imaging Services Extern (ISE) screens, positions, and images patients under department protocols. The extern is scheduled to work only when another Registered Imaging Services Technologist is on duty and works closely with the Imaging Services Team Leader and Radiologist to produce quality images. Incumbents may hold the ISE position for no more than 18 months. The role includes participating in student education and meeting program requirements, demonstrating unit and area competencies, and providing quality patient care that considers patients’ age-specific, developmental, and cultural needs. The extern also attends training related to daily job functions and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Complete the first or second year of an accredited Imaging Services program and be currently enrolled in the sequential year and/or program, with at least 40% of the Imaging Services program completed.
For Radiology Technologist candidates, successfully complete the first year of a two-year accredited program.
Hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Screen patients before exams for safety concerns, including verifying the correct patient, relevant clinical history, and exam order; use two patient identifiers for all exams.
Perform exams using appropriate techniques and views for the patient’s condition and requested exam.
Complete patient-related documentation according to department and hospital policy.
Review and complete studies in the medical record according to modality and workflow specifications.
Review the patient schedule to identify potential problems or incorrect orders.
Maintain department supplies by notifying appropriate personnel when supplies need to be ordered.
Attend training related to daily job functions, including medical record and radiology applications.
Identify and assist in resolving problems related to safety, sanitation, and maintenance of the environment.
Provide quality patient care while considering age-specific, developmental, and cultural needs; demonstrate unit and area competencies.
Participate in student education and meet the requirements set forth by the program.
Perform other duties as assigned.