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
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