What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technician Trainee - Advance position at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist?
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides optimal patient care, appropriate to the span of ages served, while efficiently operating radiographic equipment for the purpose of producing quality, interpretative radiographs or images for the provision of diagnostic information. The trainee performs while under the supervision and/or direction of Staff Radiologic Technologists and technical supervisors and in accordance with the Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Currently in the second year of the Forsyth Technical Community College's Radiologic Science Program One year of training in the Forsyth Technical Community College's Radiologic Science Program
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
Certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Able to communicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses and other ancillary professional staff when discussing procedures and patient care. Clinical skills to enable recognition and to function accordingly in relation to prioritizing of patient needs. Adaptable to changing work schedules
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards. Exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes. Frequently exposed to radiation hazards. Exposed to a variety of electro-mechanical/power equipment. Exposed to housekeeping/cleaning agents/chemicals. Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases. Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment. Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and illness). Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. Subject to long irregular hours. Clean work area. May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements. Exposure to specimens. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood-borne diseases.
About Us
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s two main components are an integrated clinical system – anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem – that includes Brenner Children’s Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.
Wake Forest Baptist Health, Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health have joined forces in a strategic combination that will enhance care, transform medical education and create economic opportunity for countless lives in North Carolina and beyond. As a part of that combination, the two health systems will be integrating technology and platforms, including our career sites.
This means that although you are applying on the Wake Forest Baptist Health Career Site, you receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process, and thanks in advance for your flexibility.
About The Team
Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments
Mission
To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.
Vision
To be the first and best choice for care.
Culture Commitments
We create a space where all Belong
We Work as One to make great things happen
We earn Trust in all we do
We Innovate to better the now and create the future
We drive for Excellence – always
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides optimal patient care, appropriate to the span of ages served, while efficiently operating radiographic equipment for the purpose of producing quality, interpretative radiographs or images for the provision of diagnostic information. The trainee performs while under the supervision and/or direction of Staff Radiologic Technologists and technical supervisors and in accordance with the Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Currently in the second year of the Forsyth Technical Community College's Radiologic Science Program One year of training in the Forsyth Technical Community College's Radiologic Science Program
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
Certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
- Performs diagnostic procedures and operates radiographic equipment effectively and efficiently while under the supervision and/or direction of staff technologists and supervisors.
- Adheres to radiation exposure regulations and practices to ensure adequate radiation protection.
- Ensures accurate patient records via correct data entry, validation and archival of images.
- Provides age-developmental appropriate care in accordance with Age-Developmental Specific Guidelines for the age groups served when participating in patient care.
Able to communicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses and other ancillary professional staff when discussing procedures and patient care. Clinical skills to enable recognition and to function accordingly in relation to prioritizing of patient needs. Adaptable to changing work schedules
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards. Exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes. Frequently exposed to radiation hazards. Exposed to a variety of electro-mechanical/power equipment. Exposed to housekeeping/cleaning agents/chemicals. Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases. Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment. Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and illness). Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. Subject to long irregular hours. Clean work area. May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements. Exposure to specimens. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood-borne diseases.
About Us
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s two main components are an integrated clinical system – anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem – that includes Brenner Children’s Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.
Wake Forest Baptist Health, Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health have joined forces in a strategic combination that will enhance care, transform medical education and create economic opportunity for countless lives in North Carolina and beyond. As a part of that combination, the two health systems will be integrating technology and platforms, including our career sites.
This means that although you are applying on the Wake Forest Baptist Health Career Site, you receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process, and thanks in advance for your flexibility.
About The Team
Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments
Mission
To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.
Vision
To be the first and best choice for care.
Culture Commitments
We create a space where all Belong
We Work as One to make great things happen
We earn Trust in all we do
We Innovate to better the now and create the future
We drive for Excellence – always
