200334 - Student Rad Tech Extern

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly scheduled hours: 4

Job summary

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals in South Charleston is looking for a Radiology Assistant. This role involves assisting Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists by providing imaging and therapeutic services, ensuring high standards of patient care.

The successful candidate will rotate across various diagnostic areas, support the preparation of imaging procedures, and foster a collaborative team environment. A completion of the first year at an Accredited Radiography School is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of the first year in an Accredited Radiography School; enrolled as a second-year student.

Responsibilities

• Rotates in all Diagnostic areas for skill development.
• Assists in preparing contrast agents and sterile trays.
• Coordinates patient transport details.
• Educates patients about procedures.
• Promotes teamwork within the Radiology department.
• Reports equipment failures immediately.
• Participates in daily workflow coordination.

Skills

Ability to interact positively with patients

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple situations

Competency in safe patient handling equipment

Improvise with altered positioning techniques

Education

Completion of first year of an Accredited Radiography School

Job description

Company

THOM Thomas Hospitals

Position Overview

Assists Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists by performing imaging / therapeutic services and associated patient care to support the Radiology Department mission to provide diagnostic information for the subsequent treatment of patients at WVU Medicine.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of first year of an Accredited Radiography School and enrolled as a second year student.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Rotates in all Diagnostic areas for development of technical skills (Fluoro, Mobiles, Routine, Operating Room, Endoscopy, Orthopedics).
• Assists Radiologic Technologists in preparing contrast agents, specific pharmaceuticals, and sterile trays used for the imaging procedure in accordance with procedural guidelines and protocols.
• Coordinates transport details and patient transfers.
• Educates patients regarding radiographic procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions.
• Promotes a team approach to providing Radiology services by positively interacting with the technical, support, nursing, and medical staff.
• Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification.
• Participates in coordination of daily workflow.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.; carry items up to 20 pounds.
• Wear a lead apron weighing up to 15 pounds for extended periods.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.

Working Environment

• Exposure to minimal radiation within national occupational standards, monitored by radiation safety and dosimeters.
• Exposure to airborne particles and body fluids.
• Operation of imaging equipment with automated moving parts.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to interact positively with patients, families, and members of the health care team.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple situations simultaneously.
• Demonstrate competency in the use of safe patient handling equipment.
• Ability to improvise with altered positioning techniques, manipulation of equipment, and accessory devices when routine positioning is compromised due to patient’s condition, age, or ability.

Benefits

• Scheduled weekly hours: 4

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