Radiology Tech Student Intern Job at Wellstar Health Systems, Inc., Griffin, GA

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  • Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.
  • Griffin, GA

Job Description

Job Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Various (United States of America)

Job Summary: The Radiology Tech Intern assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing only the exams they have been deemed competent to perform according to department procedures with the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a limited variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Assist with PACs and EPIC documentation, help maintain exam room, and assists with the performance of contrasted exams.The Radiology Tech Intern reports directly to Chief Tech of Diagnostic Radiology and/or Site Manager. Key responsibilities of the role include: Performing diagnostic radiology procedures while always keeping radiation reduction techniques in mind. Ability to explain the exam to be performed and answer customer questions accurately. Operate and adjust exposure factors optimize image quality. Position patient properly utilizing critical thinking skills when necessary. Follow procedures to keep radiation exposure to customer and self to prevent unnecessary exposure.Impact of this role in the organization will allow students to get additional hands on experience. Student technologists also can anticipate the needs of a technologist, which leads to greater staff satisfaction or quicker customer throughput \nCore Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Completed Competencies in the following exams:* Chest (routine and portable)* All extremities* Abdomen (supine and decubitus)* Once deemed competent on an exam, the Special Call Technologist can independently perform the exam with indirect supervision.Competent with Computer Data Entry and PACS system* Completes appropriate navigators within EPIC to begin exam, end the exam and include other pertinent information as required per policy and procedure.* Able to appropriately utilize the PACS system and complete task in the appropriate order.Communication* Able to communicate to fellow staff members, patients and their family members, physicians, nurses and staff at all levels within the organization.* Knows the existing lines of communication and authority, handles communication properly and is dependable cooperative and emotionally stable.* Recognizes that total patient care begins when the patient enters our facility and does not end until the physician/customer has the imaging result.* Answers phone in department in a courteous and respectful mannerPatient Safety and Quality* Verifies written orders* Transport patient to and from ED or IP as needed.* Participates in QA / QC projects as needed* Must be flexible with scheduled hours to meet departmental needs.* Provides privacy for patients / customers.Performs other duties as assignedComplies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. \nRequired Minimum Education: Currently enrolled in an AMA approved School of Radiologic.Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
  • Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): \nRequired Minimum Experience: Successful completion of first quarter of clinical rotation.Required \nRequired Minimum Skills: Competency in limited aspects of Diagnostic Radiology, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection. (see list below)Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure.Computer/data entry experience.Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team.Epic experience preferred.

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Job Tags

Internship, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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