Student Radiology Technologist

Position Summary:

Assist in all portions of patient care, including operating stationary and portable x ray equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body.

Education, License & Cert:

Current enrollment in Radiologic Technology School with completion of basic medical terminology and radiologic positioning

Experience:

Minimum of one year radiology technologist school preferred.

Essential Functions:

1. Prepares and positions patients for x ray examinations. 2. Prepares opaque media used in various examinations, such as gastrointestinal work, IV contrast, enemas, etc. 3. Operates a portable machine and take films at bedside, in O.R. and special rooms or areas. 4. Knowledgeable in the correct use of the Radiology Information System, scheduling, tracking, completion, downtime procedures. 5. Works as part of a team to maintain high standards in radiology.

Other Duties:

1. Performs routine duties such as stocking and cleaning rooms. 2. Performs other related duties as assigned. 3. Ability to deal with stressful situations (e.g. trauma). 4. Must have ability to react quickly to emergency situations such as patient fainting, patient being unsteady while standing for procedure. If unsafe situation occurs (such as fire), getting the patient to safety and sounding alarm.