Radiologic Tech Intern - CT Job Saint Paul area,Minnesota USA,Healthcare

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:

1. Assists in limited computed tomography procedures at a consistently high quality level. (65%)

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

2. Interns will not be allowed to perform the following radiographic examinations unassisted by a registered CT radiologic technologist (15%)

3. Establishes and maintains effective, collaborative working relationships with other health care team members and across the organization (10%)

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.

4. Maintains a safe and clean environment (5%)

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…