Under the direct, personal supervision of a registered radiologic technologist, sonographer, or nuclear medicine technologist, the student worker assists in the performance of high quality radiographic, sonographic, or nuclear medicine exams.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
N/A
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
CPR-BLS
Experience REQUIRED:
Enrollment in accredited School of Radiation Sciences, Sonography, or Nuclear Medicine Program.
Experience PREFERRED:
Previous clinical work experience in an acute care/trauma setting.
One year of clinical experience in accredited School of Radiation Sciences, Sonography, or Nuclear Medicine Program.in an academic
Education/training REQUIRED:
Current student in an accredited School of Radiation Sciences.
Education/training PREFERRED:
N/A
Independent action(s) required:
Functions under the direct, personal supervision of a registered radiologic technologist, sonographer, or nuclear medicine technologist in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving; all in accordance with hospital and radiology policy/procedure.
Initiates request for patient transportation.
Directs patients to imaging rooms.
Stocks and/or obtains supplies as directed.
Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor: time/schedule changes; legal issues; care which deviates from standard; and identify educational resources to meet developmental needs.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):
N/A
Additional position requirements:
Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Supervisor or Manager. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet department requirements and/or as needed. Weekday evening and all weekend shifts may be required.
Age Specific groups served:
All
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical Lifting:<20 lbs.20-50 lbs.
Activities:Prolonged Standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast-paced environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change
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