Radiology Tech Intern - Radiology Diagnostic, Per Diem

Responsibilities

• Performs all diagnostic procedures following policies and procedures established by the department, including the Fluoro and OR
• Adjusts patient care based on age-specific needs
• Uses all equipment properly and in a timely manner that minimizes hazards of electric shock, burns, and extraneous radiation to patients
• Determines most suitable position and shields patient for optimum imaging and patient comfort. Follows ALARA principle staff and patients shielding
• Explains procedures and responds to questions appropriately
• Scans paperwork into PAC's System
• Maintains a working knowledge of PAC's System
• Demonstrates knowledge of CD burning
• Completes patient charges for each exam in a timely manner
• Transports patients to and from the department
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment and associated checklist
• Able to keep note when order and inclination will not be correct
• Keep dose as low as possible to achieve a diagnostic exam
• Duties as assigned by the Director of Radiology

• Uses computer to access reports
• Follows protocols for releasing of images
• Assists with administrative responsibilities of the department to include scheduling appointments, answering the phone, etc.
• Performs all quality controls procedures daily as assigned and maintains appropriate logs
• Participates in annual surveys and inspections
• Ensures proper annotation, notes, etc., appear on PACS (wet reads, priors, etc.)

Qualifications

• Currently attending an accredited school of radiology technology
• Hospital experience preferred