Student CT Tech Extern

About the role

The role assists Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists by performing imaging / therapeutic services and associated patient care to support the Radiology Department mission.

Responsibilities

• Rotates in all Diagnostic areas for development of technical skills.
• (Fluoro, Mobiles, Routine, Operating Room, Endoscopy, Orthopedics).
• Assists Radiologic Technologists in preparing contrast agents, specific pharmaceuticals, and sterile trays; which are utilized for the imaging procedure according to procedural guidelines and protocols.
• Navigates transport details and patient transfers.
• Educates patients regarding radiographic procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly.
• Promotes the team approach to providing Radiology services by positively interacting with the technical, support, nursing, and medical staff.
• Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification.
• Participates in coordination of daily work flow.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrolled in an Accredited Radiography School.

Qualifications

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Rotates in all Diagnostic areas for development of technical skills.
• (Fluoro, Mobiles, Routine, Operating Room, Endoscopy, Orthopedics).
• Assists Radiologic Technologists in preparing contrast agents, specific pharmaceuticals, and sterile trays; which are utilized for the imaging procedure according to procedural guidelines and protocols.
• Navigates transport details and patient transfers.
• Educates patients regarding radiographic procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly.
• Promotes the team approach to providing Radiology services by positively interacting with the technical, support, nursing, and medical staff.
• Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification.
• Participates in coordination of daily work flow.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to interact positively with patients, families, and members of the health care team.
• Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations simultaneously.
• Demonstrate competency in the use of safe patient handling equipment.
• Ability to improvise with altered positioning techniques, manipulation of the equipment, and accessory devices when routine positioning is compromised due to patient’s condition, age, or ability.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Carrying items up to 20 pounds.
• Wear a lead apron weighing up to 15 pounds for extended periods of time.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.

Working Environment

• Exposure to minimal radiation with in the national standards of occupational guidelines.
• Monitored by radiation safety and use of dosimeter.
• Exposure to airborne particles and body fluids.
• Operation of imaging equipment with automated moving parts.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 4
Exempt/Non-Exempt Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company THOM Thomas Hospitals
Cost Center 155
THOM CT Scan
Address 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW South Charleston West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.