Imaging Student Worker - Interventional Radiology - PRN

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Vet

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a student worker to join the Interventional Radiology Tech team. You will assist under the direct supervision of licensed radiology staff, helping with high quality radiographic, sonographic, or nuclear medicine exams and patient transport.

Current enrollment in an accredited Radiation Sciences, Sonography, or Nuclear Medicine program is required, along with CPR-BLS certification. Weekday evenings and weekend shifts may be required in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a registered radiologic technologist, sonographer, or nuclear medicine technologist, assist in radiographic, sonographic, or nuclear medicine exams.
• Initiates request for patient transportation and directs patients to imaging rooms.
• Stocks and obtains supplies as directed.
• Adheres to hospital and radiology policy/procedure; follows supervisor guidance for schedule changes and care deviations.
• Supports patient care, emotional support, and problem solving during procedures.
• Works within a fast paced imaging department with multiple priorities.

Skills

Patient care

Emotional support

Problem solving

Education

Current student in accredited School of Radiation Sciences

Job description

• student worker will be stationed within the Interventional Radiology Tech team.

• 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.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran