Student-Imaging Tech, PRN, Variable Shifts

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

About The Position

Performs a variety of radiographic procedures involving ionizing radiation. Under the direct supervision of a technologist or manager, performs radiographic or nuclear medicine examinations, processes films, evaluates technical quality, and uses portable equipment when needed. The role includes patient transport, preparation, positioning, and transfer; maintaining and stocking work areas; operating assigned imaging equipment; selecting appropriate technical factors; and checking images and records for accuracy before sending studies to the radiologist or archive. The technologist explains procedures to patients, identifies themself and the department, communicates delays, assesses patient condition and cooperation, responds appropriately to emergencies and adverse reactions, and contacts nurses when needed. The position also involves completing requisitions, charges, paperwork, and patient-information tasks through PACS and EMR systems while maintaining confidentiality. For applicable nuclear medicine work, the role requires radiation-monitoring practices, use of ALARA principles, radioactive spill containment, compliant handling and disposal or storage of radioactive materials, and attention to department access and security. This is a non-management role reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Post-high-school education of up to 18 months.
Enrolled in an accredited Radiology program or Nuclear Medicine program.
One year as a radiology student or completion of at least one Nuclear Medicine clinical rotation at Prisma Health.
SCRQSA Limited Practice Radiographer-General certification, except for Nuclear Medicine Technologists and employees working outside South Carolina.
CPR certification.
Basic computer skills.
Proficient computer skills, including database use.
Data-entry skills.
PACS skills.
EMR skills.

Responsibilities

Perform radiographic or nuclear medicine examinations under the direct supervision of a technologist or manager.
Process films and evaluate them for technical quality; check images for markers and information needed for radiologist dictation.
Use portable imaging equipment when needed and operate assigned areas and equipment effectively.
Position patients, transport and transfer them, and use proper body mechanics when moving patients or equipment.
Prepare, maintain, clean, and stock rooms and work areas; check equipment and supplies regularly.
Select appropriate technical factors for each patient and maintain records needed to produce reliable patient information.
Explain procedures, identify the department, communicate delays to patients and families, and assess patient condition and cooperation.
Respond appropriately to codes, emergencies, and significant adverse reactions; contact nurses about patient reports as necessary.
Train other students and assist other technologists when not busy in the assigned area.
Obtain requisitions and check for appropriate clinical information; charge procedures, contrast, and supplies as applicable.
Complete paperwork for completed or canceled exams; operate PACS and EMR systems appropriately and confidentially; verify studies before sending them to the archive.
Use and store personal radiation-monitoring devices properly and apply ALARA principles.
Follow procedures for radioactive spill management and containment, recordable events, and misadministrations; dispose of or store radioactive materials and waste properly when applicable.
Monitor access to the nuclear medicine department and secure radioactive sources in the hot lab when the department is left without specific nuclear medicine personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.