Imaging Student Intern (Per Diem)

Nicklaus Children's; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Miami Children’s Hospital is seeking an Imaging Student Assistant to work under an Imaging Technologist. You will complete assignments, keep a clean, safe environment, and assist with patient care, supporting compassionate family-centered care.

This temporary role leads to reclassification as an Imaging Tech after completion of a clinical rotation. Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, PACS data entry, room preparation and stocking, and ensuring patient safety and comfort during

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited imaging program and completed at least one clinical rotation.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) required within 30 days of hire and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephones, takes messages and responds when able.
• Assists imaging technologist and radiologist during procedures.
• Enters information in PACS system as needed.
• Follows patient-identification policy before examinations.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Performs imaging duties as needed.
• Prepares patient/parent for imaging exams.
• Prepares imaging room for examinations.
• Stocks imaging rooms with supplies at shift start.
• Cleans/disinfects rooms, furniture, fixtures and equipment; handles waste.
• Gathers patient comfort items (blanket, pillows, positioning aids).
• Greets patients, families and visitors; communicates NCH services clearly.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Active enrollment in accredited imaging program

Tools

Windows

Outlook Email

Outlook Calendar

Microsoft Teams

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

• 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