Radiologic Technologist (Student Externship) Temporary Part-Time Weekends

Summary/Objective:

The radiologic technologist student externship position is responsible for conducting radiographic procedures using imaging modalities.  

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

1. Performs diagnostic radiographic exams.
2. Evaluates radiographs for technical quality.
3. Applies principles of radiation protection and calculates exposure factors.
4. Exercises professional judgment in the performance of procedures.
5. Provides patient care essential to radiographic procedures.
6. Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of patient during examinations and procedures.
7. Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
8. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contract media, administering first aide, and using the emergency supplies.
9. Practices aseptic technique and needed.
10. Administers contrast media, utilizing policies and procedures as set for by department director.
11. Assists physician with imaging procedures.
12. Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.
13. Recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate action and initiates life support measures.
14. Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
15. Maintains patient film and records as required by policies and procedures.
16. Maintains competency in radiologic technology.
17. Maintains professional relationships with members of medical staff, hospital staff, and patients.

Competencies:

1. Customer/Patient Focus.
2. Ethical conduct.
3. Flexibility.
4. Accuracy.
5. Thoroughness.
6. Time Management.
7. Initiative.
8. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
9. Stress Management/Composure.
10. Teamwork Orientation.
11. Technical Capacity.
12. Communication Proficiency.
13. Leadership.
14. Learning Orientation.
15. Cost Consciousness.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a healthcare setting.  This role requires regular walking to various locations around the hospital.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes, or airborne particles and some mechanical equipment.  The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of patient conditions and elements.  The noise level is moderate to quiet.  Frequent exposures to destressed patients, families, and visitors. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

This position and requires standing, pushing, pulling, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.  The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Working in dim lighting environment required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a Temporary Part-time Extern, as needed, position in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Rotating shifts as well as holidays and weekends are required.  Working during inclement weather will be required.  Shifts may vary, but working hours may be up to approximately 12 hours.   This position also requires personnel to be “on call”.  Return time to the facility is 30 minutes (certain positions may be exempt).

As a Temporary Part-time Extern, this position requires working at least two shifts per month.

Travel:

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience:

1. Currently enrolled in an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
2. Current, valid AHA Healthcare Provider training (BCLS).
3. Demonstrated ability to perform radiographic procedures in accordance with the policies and protocols in effect (assessed within 90 days of hire).
4. Familiarity with the technology related to practice in the assigned functional sections.

Preferred Education and Experience:

1.      Currently enrolled in a Radiologic Technologist program and in good academic and disciplinary standing.

At Will Statement:

Monroe County Hospital is considered at will.  “At will” means that you may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. “At will” also means that Monroe County Hospital may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, as long as federal and state laws are not violated.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee of the job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.