Imaging Student Intern (Per Diem)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Sunset Corners (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System is seeking a temporary Imaging & Radiology support role. The incumbent will assist with patient care, prepare imaging rooms, and support the imaging team under supervision of an Imaging Technologist.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, room turnover, and basic clerical tasks within PACS and hospital policies. This role targets students progressing toward becoming Imaging Technologists.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited imaging program and completed at least one clinical rotation.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire and maintained thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, take and relay messages, and respond when possible.
• Assist technologist and radiologist with procedures as needed.
• Enter information in PACS system as required.
• Follow patient-identification policy prior to examinations.
• Maintain clean, safe patient environment and prepare patients for imaging.
• Stock imaging rooms and ensure supplies are adequate.
• Disinfect rooms and equipment; manage waste and linen.
• Greet patients and provide information about NCH services.

Skills

Patient interaction

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Computer basics

Communication skills

Following instructions

Confidentiality

Education

Active enrollment in accredited imaging program

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.

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: RADIOLOGY-2100-721000

Job Status: Professional