Imaging Student Worker - Interventional Radiology - PRN

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a student worker to join the Interventional Radiology Tech team in Richmond. You will assist in high quality radiographic, sonographic, or nuclear medicine exams under the direct supervision of a registered radiologic technologist, sonographer, or nuclear medicine technologist.

Weekday evenings and all weekend shifts may be required. CPR-BLS certification is required for continued employment, and enrollment in an accredited School of

Qualifications

• Enrollment in accredited School of Radiation Sciences, Sonography, or Nuclear Medicine Program.
• CPR-BLS certification required for continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing high quality radiographic, sonographic, or nuclear medicine exams under supervision of a registered radiologic technologist, sonographer, or nuclear medicine technologist.
• Provide patient care and emotional support, following hospital policies.
• Initiates request for patient transportation and directs patients to imaging rooms.
• Stocks and/or obtains supplies as directed.

Education

Current student in an accredited School of Radiation Sciences.

Job description

student worker will be stationed within the Interventional Radiology Tech team.
Under the direct, personal supervision of a registered radiologic technologist, sonographer, or nuclear medicine technologist, the student worker assists in the performance of high quality radiographic, sonographic, or nuclear medicine exams.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

N/A

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

CPR-BLS

Experience REQUIRED:

• Enrollment in accredited School of Radiation Sciences, Sonography, or Nuclear Medicine Program.

Experience PREFERRED:

• Previous clinical work experience in an acute care/trauma setting.
• One year of clinical experience in accredited School of Radiation Sciences, Sonography, or Nuclear Medicine Program.in an academic

Education/training REQUIRED:

• Current student in an accredited School of Radiation Sciences.

Education/training PREFERRED:

N/A

Independent action(s) required:

• Functions under the direct, personal supervision of a registered radiologic technologist, sonographer, or nuclear medicine technologist in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving; all in accordance with hospital and radiology policy/procedure.
• Initiates request for patient transportation.
• Directs patients to imaging rooms.
• Stocks and/or obtains supplies as directed.
• Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor: time/schedule changes; legal issues; care which deviates from standard; and identify educational resources to meet developmental needs.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):

N/A

Additional position requirements:

• Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Supervisor or Manager. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet department requirements and/or as needed. Weekday evening and all weekend shifts may be required.

Age Specific groups served:

• All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

Physical Lifting: <20 lbs. 20-50 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged Standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast-paced environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Compensation Rate: $15.50
Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Compensation Rate: $15.50
Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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