Student Imaging Technologist - PRN, Variable Shifts

Prisma Health•Greer, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Imaging Technologist performs radiographic or nuclear medicine examinations under the direct supervision of a technologist or manager. The role applies ionizing radiation and supports diagnostic imaging through patient preparation, positioning, equipment operation, image quality checks, documentation, and department upkeep. The technologist explains procedures to patients, communicates delays, responds appropriately to emergencies, and assists other technologists and students as needed. The role includes operating and verifying studies in PACS and related EMR systems, completing paperwork and charges, and maintaining confidentiality of patient information. For applicable nuclear medicine duties, the position follows radiation safety procedures, uses personal monitoring devices and ALARA principles, manages radioactive materials and spills appropriately, and secures radioactive sources. Other duties may be assigned.

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.
CPR certification.
SCRQSA Limited Practice Radiographer-General certification, except for nuclear medicine technologists and employees working outside South Carolina.
For nuclear medicine only: NMTCB(CNMT) or ARRT(N) certification within one year.
Basic computer skills.
Proficient database computer skills.
Data entry skills.
PACS and EMR skills.

Responsibilities

Perform radiographic or nuclear medicine examinations under direct supervision of a technologist or manager.
Process films and assess them for technical quality; check images for markers and information needed for radiologist dictation.
Operate assigned areas of Diagnostic Radiology, including portable equipment, and position patients appropriately while following protocols and minimizing repeat examinations.
Respond appropriately to codes and other emergency situations.
Transport, position, and transfer patients; prepare and maintain imaging rooms and equipment; check supplies; and keep work areas clean, orderly, and stocked.
Select appropriate technical factors for individual patients and maintain records and operate equipment to produce reliable patient information.
Use proper body mechanics when moving patients or equipment, recognize significant adverse reactions, act appropriately, and contact nurses about patient reports as needed.
Explain procedures, introduce themselves, identify the department, and inform patients and families about delays, including calling an inpatient’s room when a procedure is delayed more than one hour.
Train other students and assist other technologists when not busy in the assigned area.
Obtain requisitions and check for appropriate clinical information; charge for procedures, contrast, and supplies; and complete paperwork for completed or canceled examinations.
Operate PACS appropriately, verify studies before sending them to the archive, and use PACS and EMR systems confidentially.
Use and store personal radiation monitoring devices properly and follow radiation safety, ALARA, spill-management, recordable-event, and misadministration procedures.
Dispose of or store radioactive materials and waste properly when applicable, challenge unauthorized persons in the nuclear medicine department, and lock radioactive sources in the hot lab when the department is unattended by nuclear medicine personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.