RADIOLOGY STUDENT -

Patient Safety

• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• 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

Patient Care

• Assume care for physical needs of the patient during examinations and procedures
• 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: Training Essential: Education specialization: Radiologic Technology
• Experience: Essential: Completion of first year of didactic education and clinical training

Physical Conditions

• Working conditions: Essential: Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Compensation

Minimum Offer $ 22.61/hr. Maximum Offer $ 22.61/hr.