Imaging Student Intern - Miramar UCC (Per Diem, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System is seeking an Imaging Student Aide to support the Imaging & Radiology department in Miramar. You will assist with patient preparation, room setup, and basic duties under supervision of an Imaging Technologist.

The role emphasizes compassionate, family-centered care, adherence to safety protocols, and readiness to graduate to Imaging Tech upon program completion. This is a temporary assignment within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited imaging program with at least one clinical rotation.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire and active throughout employment.
• Proficiency with basic computer tasks and imaging-related systems.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, relay messages, and respond when possible.
• Assist imaging staff and radiologists during procedures as needed.
• Enter patient data into PACs systems as required.
• Follow patient-identification policies prior to examinations.
• Maintain a clean, safe patient environment and supply imaging rooms.
• Prepare patients and imaging rooms for examinations.
• Stock and disinfect imaging rooms and equipment at shift start.
• Greet patients and families and communicate available NCH services.

Skills

Patient interaction

Computer literacy

Microsoft Suite

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Communication

Instruction adherence

confidentiality

Written communication

Education

Imaging program enrollment

Job description

Job Summary

Works under the supervision of an Imaging Technologist. Responsible for completing assignments, maintaining a clean and organized safe patient environment, and assisting with patient care activities. Collaborates with the healthcare team and provides compassionate and empathetic family-centered care for the patients and families. This role is a temporary assignment, and once an imaging student graduates from an accredited imaging program, reclassification to an Imaging Tech is required.

Job Specific Duties

• Answers telephones, takes and relates messages, and give responses when able.
• Assists technologist and radiologist with procedure when needed.
• Enters information in PACs system when needed.
• Follows hospital patient-identification policy prior to performing examination.
• Maintains the physical environment of the work area.
• Performs Imaging duties as needed.
• Prepares patient/parent for Imaging exam.
• Prepares Imaging room for examinations.
• Stocks Imaging rooms with adequate supplies at the beginning of shift.
• Cleans and disinfects rooms, furniture, fixtures, and equipment. Makes beds, removes soiled linen, trash, and relines all waste and laundry containers.
• Anticipates need for and gathers patients comfort measures, i.e. warm blanket, pillows, positioning aids, etc.
• Greets and welcomes patients, families, and visitors. Communicates information regarding NCH services and delivers excellent timely service and support.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an accredited imaging program and completed at least one clinical rotation
• American Heart Association BLS required within 30 days of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Able to relate well with children, parents, and co-workers.
• Basic knowledge in use of computers and printers, and/or ability to learn appropriate software applications.
• Proficient in Microsoft including Windows, Outlook Email, Outlook Calendar and Microsoft Teams.
• Able to float to assigned center/department and is flexible.
• Works effectively in a collaborative environment and follows the direction of the Imaging Tech and/or Imaging leader.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with clients and co-workers.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to follow detailed written or verbal instructions.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Job

Imaging & Radiology

Department

MIRAMAR OP CTR-RADIOLOGY-2100-570721

Job Status

Professional