STUDENT RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST
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Job Description
Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials
Minimum Offer
$ 22.61/hr.
Maximum Offer
$ 22.61/hr.
Compensation Disclaimer
Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.
Department: Radiology - General
FTE: 0.05
PRN
Shift: Rotating
Position Summary:
Under the direct supervision of a registered radiologic technologist, perform professional duties involved in a variety of technical procedures including the application of prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis. Provide quality service and positive interactions. Assist physicians and staff as requested in selection of practical application and technical factors. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.
Detailed responsibilities:
PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
PROCEDURES - Perform diagnostic and fluoroscopic radiographic procedures including portable and in the OR; operate imaging equipment, computer, and other assistive devices
X-RAY - Follow prescribed techniques to administer general and specific x-rays; adjust equipment; calculate exposure factors, position and immobilize patients as necessary, use appropriate lead shielding
OBSERVATION - Observe patient and equipment during procedures; document patient reactions or problems in Tech Comments and report immediately to supervising technologist
QUALITY CONTROL - Evaluate images for technical qualities and remedies; provide corrective action to improve quality
PAPERWORK - Complete and verify all appropriate paperwork involved in but not limited to exams, patient education, lab results and patient check lists
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PATIENT CARE - Assume care for physical needs of the patient during examinations and procedures
IMAGING - Assist physician with imaging process; follow Radiology Department protocols
QUALITY CONTROL - Assume responsibility for portions of the quality control programs and provide instruction as required
SAFETY - Provide protection to patients, family members, staff and self in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards and ALARA
SUPPLIES - Clean assigned area; maintain stock supply levels through inventory control
PATIENT ASSISTANCE - Assist in reception and scheduling areas; aid patients and transport them, as necessary
FLOAT - May be required to float to another work assignment/area
Qualifications
Education:
Essential:
Education specialization:
Essential:
Radiologic Technology
Experience:
Essential:
Completion of first year of didactic education and clinical training
Nonessential:
Credentials:
Essential:
Physical Conditions:
Working conditions:
Essential:
* Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
Department: Clinical Care
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
Parental Benefits
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
Vacation and Time Off
Financial and Retirement
Professional Development
Diversity and Inclusion