Medical Imaging Intern Associate - Radiology Diag - PRN

Experience Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of the first year of an American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) approved training program.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support - BLS Required within the first 90 days of hire.

What you will do

• Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
• Moves imaging equipment into specified position, determines exposure factors on basis of height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required, and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
• Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis when needed.
• Operates mobile radiologic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient’s bedside.
• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff during exams.
• Aids radiologist in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations when needed.
• Measures and mixes barium and contrast media as needed.
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
• Presents images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
• Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
• Performs office work including, but not limited to, answering phone, filing, obtaining information from computer.