Radiology Tech, Intern
Baptist Health
- Location
- Onsite (ALABASTER, AL)
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 3 days ago
About the Role
Baptist Health Shelby is seeking a Radiology Tech Intern to perform diagnostic imaging procedures under direct supervision. The role focuses on developing technical skills in patient positioning, radiation safety, and medical imaging systems while supporting clinical operations.
Skills
Diagnostic imaging
Patient positioning
Radiation safety
Critical thinking
Patient care
Epic
PACS
Medical terminology
PPE application
Image quality assessment
Full job details
Position Summary
Facility: Baptist Health Shelby
Location: Alabaster, AL
Shift: PRN
A Brief OverviewDirect supervision by a preceptor to develop technical and professional skills through observation and hands on demonstration.
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Performs diagnostic imaging procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation.
- Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for interpretation.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to recognize patients' physical limitations pertaining to age specific needs.
- Delivers appropriate patient care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures.
- Identify, acquire, and document pertinent patient history relative to procedures.
- Develop ability to assess Radiographic Images for technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring all relative anatomy is demonstrated.
- Applies principles of radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.
- Applies appropriate standard of precautions and personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent cross-contamination of communicable disease.
- Develops proficiency in contrast material and adverse reactions to contrast media.
- Adhere to Orlando Health policy, procedures, protocols, mission statements and commitment to excellence standards.
- Learn the necessary skills required of a licensed Orlando Health Radiologic Technologist so that they will be equipped to work independently upon graduation and successful completion of introductory period.
- Develop necessary skills to utilize all Corporate Radiology computer systems (EPIC, PACS) effectively and accurately.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
- Complies with all state and federal regulations applicable to each modality.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
- Follows established image processing techniques and procedures.
- Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.
- Maintains well-stocked and organized work areas.
- Works evenings, overnights, and weekends as scheduled.
- May be required to work at any Orlando Health facility.
- Performs other duties as necessary to assure customer satisfaction.
- Provides patient transport
Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in Senior Year of Radiologic Technology accredited school.
- Must have pre-approval from school to apply to internship.
- No experience required.
- BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 3 months of hire.