Student Extern Radiology

Core Responsibilities

• Patient Care & Transport: Greet patients, verify two identifiers, explain imaging protocols, and safely transfer patients to and from imaging tables.
• Clinical Assistance: Assist technologists with positioning patients and performing specified imaging procedures (limited to the scope of your current educational level).
• Department Upkeep: Set up exam rooms, ensure equipment is clean, and restock necessary medical supplies to maintain a safe environment.
• Administrative Duties: Review physician orders, verify clinical history, and use radiology information systems (RIS) and PACS to update patient records.
• Safety Protocols: Follow strict radiation safety guidelines, infection control standards, and report any changes in a patient's condition.