Imaging Student Worker - Interventional Radiology - PRN

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking a student worker to join the Interventional Radiology Tech team. Under direct supervision of a licensed radiologic technologist, you will assist in high-quality radiographic, sonographic, or nuclear medicine exams and help ensure patient comfort.

Responsibilities include preparing rooms, transporting patients, stocking supplies, and following hospital policy. The role may require weekday evenings and weekend shifts; CPR-BLS is required for hire.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in accredited School of Radiation Sciences.
• CPR-BLS certification required for hire.
• Previous clinical work in acute/trauma settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in high-quality radiographic, sonographic, or nuclear medicine exams under supervision.
• Prepare imaging rooms and position patients for examinations.
• Direct patients to imaging rooms and provide emotional support as needed.
• Transport patients and stock/obtain supplies as directed by supervisor.
• Follow hospital and radiology policies and procedures.

Skills

CPR-BLS

Education

Current student in 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 changeCompensation 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.