Radiology Student-Sr., PRN, Radiology, EWCH, Murphy, NC

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Radiology Manager and Radiology Team Leader, provides assistance to the Radiologic Technologists and/or the Radiologists in the performance of radiological exams and the care of our patients.

Education:
Required:
Must be currently enrolled in the Radiologic Technology program and considered a senior student.

Preferred:
N/A

Experience:
Required:
Basic computer skills, medical terminology
Must be detail-oriented and a self-starter who can function efficiently and professionally in a demanding environment.

Preferred:

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.

Preferred:
N/A

Department Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Radiology Manager, Radiology Team Leader, and radiologists, provides assistance to the Radiologic Technologists in the performance of radiological exams and the care of our patients. This includes direct patient care, scheduling patients, transporting patients, communication with physicians, securing lab values and prior reports/studies. Student RTs load images manually and electronically for interpretation by a radiologist. Must enter, complete and/or change orders to generate charges for exams on a computer. Other duties include processing outpatients from their arrival and securing signed consents for testing. Student RTs order supplies, clean and stock procedure rooms, and assist patients to the exams rooms. Must be currently enrolled as a senior student in an accredited and approved Radiography program and demonstrate appropriate skills in their clinical setting. Limited duties of an R.T. The scope of these duties may not exceed the skill level of the student and must be supervised by a Registered Radiologic Technologist. All other duties as assigned.

The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.