Radiologic Tech Intern - CT

HealthPartners; Minnesota; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

HealthPartners seeks an individual enrolled in a JR CERT Radiologic program to assist in limited computed tomography procedures and related duties. This role emphasizes patient care, safety practices, and collaboration within the radiology team.

Interns will work under supervision, assisting in positioning, documentation, and image review to ensure diagnostic quality while adhering to safety standards and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in JR CERT Radiologic program.
• Basic understanding of radiologic safety and patient positioning.
• Willingness to learn and follow hospital procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist CT Radiologic Technologists in patient positioning and setup.
• Help obtain and review clinical information and instructions before procedures.
• Aid in safe patient transfer to CT imaging tables.
• Provide patient comfort and monitor condition during imaging.
• Communicate clearly with patients and staff, ensuring proper identification and explanations.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Radiation safety

Patient communication

Imaging procedures

Stress management

Education

JR CERT Radiologic program

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:

To assist in limited computed tomography procedures, and to perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Students must be enrolled in a JR CERT Radiologic program.

Experience: N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of human anatomy and physics related to Radiologic Technology
• Knowledge of basic techniques of Radiologic Technology
• Knowledge of routines and procedures required to produce quality radiographs for basic procedures
• Knowledge of safety techniques, including radiation safety, required during radiologic/medical imaging procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of patients of all ages, cultures and physical conditions
• Ability to work in stressful situations

Licensure/Registration/ Certification: N/A

MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND TASKS:

1. Assists in limited computed tomography procedures at a consistently high quality level. (65%)

• Assists CT Radiologic Technologists, in performing examinations by assisting in positioning of patient and by providing appropriate equipment or accessory’s needed
• Assists CT Radiologic Technologist in obtaining and reviewing appropriate paperwork, including pertinent information, clinical indications and special instructions, prior to each procedure.
• Assists in safe transfer of patient on/off CT imaging examination tables
• Provides patient care by providing comfort measures, monitoring patient condition and reporting any change to appropriate personnel.
• Addresses patients professionally and courteously, verifies patient identification, explains examination and responds appropriately to all questions.
• Evaluates images for proper identification, legal and anatomical labeling, proper positioning, and technical exposure to assure diagnostic quality and review all radiographic images with a registered radiologic technologist prior to ending examination.
• Prioritizes and assists with exams on a timely basis, especially in emergency and stressful situations

2. Interns will not be allowed to perform the following radiographic examinations unassisted by a registered CT radiologic technologist (15%)

• Any procedure utilizing contrast median
• Any procedure utilizing fluoroscopy
• Any CT procedure or examination

3. Establishes and maintains effective, collaborative working relationships with other health care team members and across the organization (10%)

• Consistently listens effectively and is able to express ideas, information and concepts clearly (verbal, written and non-verbal) using appropriate vocabulary and grammar
• Communicates to co-workers on work in progress and adjusts workload as fluctuations occur
• Actively develops a spirit of teamwork
• Consistently establishes rapport with all levels of management and employees
• Consistently works well with people of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds, ages and physical conditions
• Effectively communicates to lead technologists or manager of any problems, concerns or questions
• Deals with conflict or confrontation in a professional manner
• Offers assistance when appropriate to co-workers in subsection and in other areas of department or hospital
• When requested, is willing to adjust personal schedule to accommodate work needs
• Cannot be scheduled as an employee at the hospital while simultaneously being scheduled for clinical (student) assignments.

4. Maintains a safe and clean environment (5%)

• Ensures each room and its equipment is clean and stored appropriately after each patient use
• Maintains radiographic rooms and support areas (processing areas and darkrooms); ensures adequate supplies and equipment in a clean and ready condition
• Maintains proper levels of supplies and notifies Team Leader or designee of need to reorder
• Consistently follows infection control, radiation safety and general safety policies
• Consistently demonstrates appropriate radiation safety practices during procedures, including patient shielding
• Utilizes and handles equipment in a proper and safe manner
• Completes annual required training programs, including: Right to Know, Blood Borne Pathogens, Infection Control and Radiation Safety

5. Maintains a current level of knowledge in Radiologic Technology and in clinical practice (5%)

• Completes annual required Training Programs including Right to know, Blood Borne pathogens, infection control and Radiation Safety
• Completes Regions Hospital required training on a timely basis
• Regularly Updates self with new information, policies and procedures

Additional Expectations:

• Complies with safety instructions, observe safe work practices, provides input on safety issues and promotes a safe work environment.
• Maintains regular and timely attendance
• Protects confidentiality
• Demonstrates participation in and support of the organization's Corporate Integrity Program by participating in compliance‑related education and training and complying with the organization's policies and procedures.
• Participates in all mandatory educational requirements