GXMO Student Radiologic Technologist: PRN

Firelands Health Careers•Sandusky, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Firelands Health is seeking a PRN Student Radiologic Technologist to join their team. This role involves preparing patients for X-rays, operating imaging equipment, and ensuring patient comfort and safety. The technologist will utilize hospital computer systems for patient information and imaging, explain procedures, and adapt techniques based on patient needs and age groups. Responsibilities also include assisting with patient transport, clerical duties, maintaining a clean work environment, and adhering to radiation safety protocols. The position is located in Sandusky, a vibrant coastal town on Lake Erie, offering a supportive work-life balance and employee-centric benefits.

Requirements

High School graduate, or equivalent.
Must be a student in final year (or graduate) in a formal radiologic technology training program.
Must have current General X-ray Machine Operator license with Ohio Dept of Health.
Must be currently certified in CPR, and be recertified bi-annually.
Ability to work in an environment that is fast-paced and requires multi-tasking.
Uses proper body mechanics.
Ability to push, pull and/or lift patient from carts, wheelchairs, or other transport devices onto imaging table/couch.

Responsibilities

Pleasantly greets patients, introduces self, and confirms their identification.
Prepares patient for x-ray by having patient gown appropriately as needed.
Utilizes hospital computer systems (HIS/RIS/PACS) to retrieve information, export images, review images, verify data, perform order entry to produce a requisition, and complete exam record in RIS following completion of exam.
Receives order request checking for special instructions, consults with Radiologists as needed.
Prepares room, equipment, and imaging materials as needed for patients.
Assists patient at end of procedures, appropriately ending encounter by making sure patient is taken to room, ED, or other unit. If an outpatient, he or she is shown out of imaging and/or to other testing locations.
Explains procedures to the patient.
Transfers patient to the imaging table if required.
Positions patient for all needed views.
Adapts positioning and views per patient encounter when patient is unable to cooperate or comply with routine positions.
Selects and operates equipment as directed.
Follows prescribed techniques in administering x-rays.
Adjusts equipment settings; determines proper exposure parameters, selecting proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
Observes patient and machine during procedure and reports unusual occurrences.
Performs a patient assessment, as appropriate for the imaging procedure to assist Radiologist during interpretation.
Demonstrates knowledge of the needs of patients according to their age group and the ability to modify care according to patient’s age.
Lifts, moves, and transports patients via wheelchair or cart.
Transports patient from patient room, Surgery Center, ESD, and other patient care areas.
Returns patient to room or other patient care area.
Assists with clerical and front office duties and responsibilities as needed.
Performs clerical functions including answering and routing phone calls, release of information, burning CD’s, and other related tasks.
Identifies problems and communicates appropriately to immediate supervisor, offers solutions as appropriate.
Cleans and disinfects x-ray room and equipment.
Maintains stock supplies for assigned room or work area.
Uses lead shield to protect unaffected parts of patient’s body from exposure to X-ray.
Wears film badge at collar level at all times.
Uses time, distance, and shielding to minimize exposure to radiation.