Radiology Technician Extern

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs radiologic examinations that the employee has been “deemed competent to perform” as a radiology student.  All images are checked by a Registered Technologist PRIOR to completion of study and sending to PACS (Picture Archiving Communications System).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

1. High School graduate or its equivalent.
2. Currently enrolled in a Radiology Student program.
3. Must have completed first year of the student program with passing grades.
4. Remains current with Radiology competencies.
5. Maintains hospital wide mandatory education.

Experience:

1. No previous work experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

1. Follows the Medical Center’s customer service standards.

License/Certification/Registration:

1. Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives direct supervision from a Registered Technologist while on duty. All images are checked by a Registered Technologist PRIOR to completion of study and sending to PACS

SUPERVISION GIVEN

None 

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Performs patient care/technical duties of a technologist in an accurate and timely fashion.
   1. Greets each patient in a pleasant manner.
   2. Reviews requests and evaluates order for appropriate exam and diagnosis.
   3. Always checks for two identifiers (name and date of birth).
   4. Explains the procedure in terms the patient understands
   5. Prepares and positions patients for examinations.
   6. Determines and uses proper technique to position patient for view/examination.
   7. Takes correct views for examination.
   8. Demonstrates the ability to operate Carestream equipment and DR rooms safely and efficiently.
   9. Performs proper start up and shut down of equipment.
   10. Knows how to transfer images to PACS, scan documents and route.
   11. Knows how to change priority to “STAT” or “URGENT”.
   12. Only perform portable exams with a Registered Technologist
   13. Prepares IV and Oral contrast media for use, and administers contrast media under direct supervision of a Registered Technologist
   14. Documents patient symptoms, history, imaging limitations, date, time of study, and technologist initials in PACS.
   15. Performs other related technical patient care duties as assigned.
   16. Maintains room assignments.
   17. Keeps work area clean and orderly.
   18. Demonstrates appropriate radiation safety practices and promotes radiation safety of the patient and staff, applying practices consistent with “As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) standard.
   19. Escorts patients throughout the department and/or hospital.
   20. Provides great customer service to patients, staff and/or anyone else they come in contact with.
2. Performs clerical duties in an efficient, timely, and accurate fashion.
   1. Monitors the workflow process utilizing PACS, priority (stat or urgent).
   2. Assists in office functions as needed.
   3. Performs office/file room tasks during off shifts.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.