Student Radiology Tech Assistant Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Student Radiology Tech Assistant
Columbia, South Carolina
Student Radiology Tech Assistant

R-0000042229

Columbia, South Carolina
Healthcare Support
Clinical & Research Support Services
Part Time
Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Job Description Summary
Student Radiology Technologist Job Duties
Student radiology technologists will aid with imaging exams. S/He assists with diagnostic exams, performs clerical duties including record keeping, and maintains high quality services. Communicates effectively with patients/families and all care providers. Should be actively enrolled in an accredited Radiology program.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type​
PRN
Cost Center

CC000823 COL

– Diagnostic Radiology (DMC)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-19
Scheduled Weekly Hours
12
Work Shift
Job Description
Student Radiology Technologist Job Duties
Student radiology technologists will aid with imaging exams. S/He assists with diagnostic exams, performs clerical duties including record keeping, and maintains high quality services. Communicates effectively with patients/families and all care providers. Performs all diagnostic routine procedures (minor trauma, fluoroscopy, minor surgery, and routine studies)
Acquires requisition and checks for appropriate clinical
Obtains appropriate supplies and prepares room for patient
Access patient’s condition and level of cooperation and makes appropriate judgment of proper care
Notifies nurse and charts all infiltrates and reactions
Quality check films before sending to radiologist to include markers, all pertinent information needed for appropriate dictation
Writes additional information on request as needed
Keeps room cleaned and stocked at all times
Responds to codes and other emergency situations appropriately
Explains procedure to patient and introduces self and identifies department
Informs patients and families of all delays
(Including calling inpatient’s room when procedure is delayed more than 1 hour)
Assist other technologists when not busy in assigned area
Charges procedure and supplies when exam is completed
Adds surgical charges when needed
Operates the PAC’s system appropriately and verify studies before sending to archive
Reports equipment problems to supervisor, in-charge tech and documents confirmation numbers
Maintain student confidentiality
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive
Student Radiology Technologist transition to Radiology Technologist
Upon completion of the ARRT radiology registry, a promotion will be awarded from a student tech position to a vacant radiology technologist position. The promotion wage increase will be based on passing the radiology tech registry. Benefits and sign on bonus will also be awarded if eligible based on position.
Additional Job Description

Education:

High School Degree or equivalent

Work Experience:

0-2 years of work experience