Student-Imaging Tech, PRN, Variable Shifts

About the Role

Performs a variety of radiographic procedures applying ionizing radiation.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic or nuclear medicine examinations under direct supervision of technologist/manager.
• Processes film including evaluating film for technical quality.
• Performs tests with portable equipment in patient's room when necessary.
• Operates all assigned areas of Diagnostic Radiology effectively and efficiently.
• Skilled in positioning patients in all rooms, keeping repeats to a minimum, and following protocol.
• Quality checks films before sending to radiologist to include markers and all pertinent information needed for appropriate dictation.
• Writes additional information on request as needed.
• Responds to codes and other emergency situations appropriately.
• Transports patients to radiographic room; prepares and maintains room.
• Checks equipment and supplies on a regular basis; maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas.
• Positions and transfers patients comfortably.
• Selects proper technical factors on an individual basis.
• Maintains records and operates equipment to produce the most reliable information on patients.
• Uses proper body mechanics when moving patients or equipment.
• Recognizes significant adverse reactions and acts appropriately; contacts nurse on patient reports as necessary.
• Explains procedure to patient, introduces self, and identifies department.
• Informs patients and families of all delays, including calling inpatient's room when procedure is delayed more than 1 hour.
• Trains other students and assists other technologists when not busy in assigned area.
• Keeps room cleaned and stocked at all times.
• Assesses patient’s condition and level of cooperation to make appropriate judgment of proper care.
• Acquires requisition and checks for appropriate clinical information.
• Charges procedure and supplies when exam is completed.
• Operates the PACS system appropriately and verifies studies before sending to archive.
• Understands and operates the PACS/EMR systems related to patient information confidentially.
• Completes paperwork as exams are completed or canceled.
• Charges appropriate contrast and supplies.
• Consistently uses personal radiation monitoring devices and stores them properly.
• Knows and effectively uses proper procedures for managing and containing radioactive spills.
• Utilizes ALARA principles at all times.
• Comprehends and follows departmental and regulatory policies on recordable events and misadministrations.
• Properly disposes of or stores radioactive materials and waste when applicable.
• Monitors and challenges nonauthorized persons in the nuclear medicine department regarding their identity and purpose.
• Locks all radioactive materials sources in the hot lab if the department is left devoid of specific nuclear medicine personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Post-high school education up to 18 months; enrolled in accredited radiology program or nuclear medicine program.
• One (1) year as a radiology student or completion of at least one nuclear medicine clinical rotation at Prisma Health.

Qualifications

• SCRQSA - Limited Practice Radiographer-General (Not applicable to NMT nor employees working outside SC).
• CPR certification.
• NMTCB(CNMT) or ARRT(N) within one (1) year (Applicable only to Nuclear Medicine).

Skills

• Basic computer skills.
• Proficient computer skills (database).
• Data entry skills.
• PACS and EMR systems.

Schedule

Variable

Location

Greenville Memorial Hospital, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Department.