Radiology Student - PRN

Job Description

Radiology Student
Shift: PRN

Job Summary 

As a Student Rad Tech at Lafollette Medical Center you’ll play a vital role in doing what you do best- providing quality care to our patients.The student Rad Tech is responsible for obtaining radiographic images of diagnostic quality while adhering to departmental standards and protocols under the supervision of a registered Radiologic Technologist. 

Essential Functions

• Communicates effectively. Establishes and maintains two way communication with peers, staff, physicians, leaders, and administration.
• Cooperates well with peers and supports group decisions.
• Maintains a clear, neat and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Seeks information/guidance from others as needed.
• Correctly identifies and uses appropriately personal protective equipment.
• Demonstrates population appropriate competencies for all relevant patient populations.
• Uses equipment safely, adhering to policy, guidelines and/or protocols set by the facility and department.
• Ensures that all procedures are properly ordered, verified and acknowledged.
• Properly identifies patient before procedures.
• Performs radiologic examination using correct exposure and technical factors under supervision of a registered Radiologic Technologist
• Positions patients for the proper view of affected area.
• Instructs patients on the requirements for the procedure(s) order.
• Routinely utilizes appropriate labeling.
• Marks films with left markers to identify side of patients.
• Completes mandatory "exam entry fields" in computer system.
• Charges for supplies through the non-procedural table and paper process if necessary.
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• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Technical School Enrolled in a radiologic program required
• 0-1 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively with patients, families, healthcare professionals and external vendors.
• Ability to operate and understand radiographic technology and equipment/applications under supervision of a radiologic technlogist.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional behaviors at all times.
• Knowledge of radiation safety and protection procedures.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire required