PRN Student Rad Tech

Trinity Health•Ontario, OR

About The Position

The Student Rad Tech performs procedures on patients of all ages according to approved protocols, radiation safety requirements, and established exam indicators. The role maintains patient and procedure documentation and keeps knowledge of equipment, instruments, and supplies current to support high-quality exams. It also provides effective patient communication appropriate to each patient’s age and mental capacity. Some travel between sites is expected. The colleague must remain enrolled in an ARRT-acknowledged radiology program and maintain an active Medical Imaging License issued by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI). An active Oregon license is required before providing services in Oregon. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers from AHA, ARC, or the Military Training Network is required at hire, unless the colleague is currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS or meets the applicable SAHS Certification Crosswalk provision. Previous hospital patient-care experience is preferred. The role includes following the organization’s mission, vision, and values; competently caring for assigned age groups; accurately documenting services and supplies; performing ordered procedures efficiently and in accordance with departmental protocols; maintaining accurate medication inventory and usage documentation; maintaining procedure instruments and supplies; and setting up and executing a sterile environment. In a SAMG outpatient clinical setting, radiology technologists may also support staff by performing clinical duties described in the SAMG Clinical Competency Manual.

Requirements

Enrollment in an ARRT-acknowledged radiology program is required.
Must notify a supervisor and/or HR if no longer enrolled in an acknowledged radiology program during employment.
Must have and maintain an active Medical Imaging License issued by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI).
Must obtain and maintain an active Oregon license before providing any services in Oregon.
Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers from AHA, ARC, or the Military Training Network is required at hire, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS or covered by the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.
Ability to care competently for assigned age groups, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Previous patient-care experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform procedures on patients of all ages according to approved protocols, radiation safety requirements, and established exam indicators.
Maintain patient and procedure documentation.
Maintain knowledge of equipment, instruments, and supplies needed for high-quality exams.
Communicate effectively with patients in a manner appropriate to their age and mental capacity.
Demonstrate the organization’s mission, vision, and values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills to care competently for assigned age groups: neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric, as applicable.
Accurately document services and supplies provided to patients.
Perform ordered procedures according to departmental protocols and procedures, acquiring optimum exams efficiently and in a timely manner.
Keep accurate, updated documentation of medications in inventory and medications utilized.
Maintain the required inventory of instruments and supplies used in procedures.
Maintain the ability to properly set up and execute a sterile environment.
In a SAMG outpatient clinical setting, support staff by performing clinical duties outlined in the SAMG Clinical Competency Manual, as needed.
Travel between sites as expected.