Radiologic Tech Intern - CT

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:

To assist in limited computed tomography procedures, and to perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Students must be enrolled in a JR CERT Radiologic program.

Experience: N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of human anatomy and physics related to Radiologic Technology
• Knowledge of basic techniques of Radiologic Technology
• Knowledge of routines and procedures required to produce quality radiographs for basic procedures
• Knowledge of safety techniques, including radiation safety, required during radiologic/medical imaging procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of patients of all ages, cultures and physical conditions
• Ability to work in stressful situations

Licensure/Registration/ Certification: N/A

MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND TASKS:

Percentage

Of Time:

• Assists CT Radiologic Technologists, in performing examinations by assisting in positioning of patient and by providing appropriate equipment or accessory’s needed

• Assists CT Radiologic Technologist in obtaining and reviewing appropriate paperwork, including pertinent information, clinical indications and special instructions, prior to each procedure.

• Assists in safe transfer of patient on/off CT imaging examination tables

• Provides patient care by providing comfort measures, monitoring patient condition and reporting any change to appropriate personnel.

• Addresses patients professionally and courteously, verifies patient identification, explains examination and responds appropriately to all questions.
• Evaluates images for proper identification, legal and anatomical labeling, proper positioning, and technical exposure to assure diagnostic quality and review all radiographic images with a registered radiologic technologist prior to ending examination.
• Prioritizes and assists with exams on a timely basis, especially in emergency and stressful situations

Interns will not be allowed to perform the following radiographic examinations unassisted by a registered CT radiologic technologist

• Any procedure utilizing contrast median
• Any procedure utilizing fluoroscopy
• Any CT procedure or examination

15%

Establishes and maintains effective, collaborative working relationships with other health care team members and across the organization

• Consistently listens effectively and is able to express ideas, information and concepts clearly (verbal, written and non-verbal) using appropriate vocabulary and grammar
• Communicates to co-workers on work in progress and adjusts workload as fluctuations occur
• Actively develops a spirit of teamwork
• Consistently establishes rapport with all levels of management and employees
• Consistently works well with people of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds, ages and physical conditions
• Effectively communicates to lead technologists or manager of any problems, concerns or questions
• Deals with conflict or confrontation in a professional manner
• Offers assistance when appropriate to co-workers in subsection and in other areas of department or hospital
• When requested, is willing to adjust personal schedule to accommodate work needs
• Cannot be scheduled as an employee at the hospital while simultaneously being scheduled for clinical (student) assignments.

• Ensures each room and its equipment is clean and stored appropriately after each patient use

• Maintains radiographic rooms and support areas (processing areas and

darkrooms); ensures adequate supplies and equipment in a clean and

ready condition

• Maintains proper levels of supplies and notifies Team Leader or

designee of need to reorder

• Consistently follows infection control, radiation safety and general

safety policies

• Consistently demonstrates appropriate radiation safety practices

during procedures, including patient shielding

• Utilizes and handles equipment in a proper and safe manner

• Completes annual required training programs, including: Right to Know,

Blood Borne Pathogens, Infection Control and Radiation Safety

Maintains a current level of knowledge in Radiologic Technology and in clinical practice 5%

• Completes annual required Training Programs including Right to know, Blood Borne pathogens, infection control and Radiation Safety
• Completes Regions Hospital required training on a timely basis
• Regularly Updates self with new information, policies and procedures

Additional Expectations:

• Complies with safety instructions, observe safe work practices, provides input on safety issues and promotes a safe work environment.
• Maintains regular and timely attendance
• Protects confidentiality
• Demonstrates participation in and support of the organization's Corporate Integrity Program by participating in compliance-related education and training and complying with the organization's policies and procedures.
• Participates in all mandatory educational requirements