Radiologic Technologist Student

Eskenazi Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskenazi Health seeks a Student Multi-Modality Radiologic Technologist to assist in preparing examinations under the direction of physicians and certified technologists. Focus on patient safety and adherence to scope of practice and hospital policies.

You will schedule patients, review histories, prepare patients and equipment, and communicate results to the supervisor, contributing to high-quality diagnostic imaging in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited imaging program and CPR certification are required.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physics, and patient age-appropriate care.
• Familiarity with EPIC and PACS systems and related programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examinations under supervision.
• Schedule patients and review medical history.
• Position patients and operate equipment for diagnostics.
• Assist technologists or physicians in procedures and research projects.
• Relay results to supervisor and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Cross-sectional anatomy

EPIC and PACS proficiency

Patient safety

Ability to work under stress

Education

Enrolled in accredited imaging program

CPR Certification

State student license ISDH (if applicable)

Tools

EPIC

PACS

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Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46202

Organization: HHC

Sub-Division:Hospital

Shift:Evening

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Role Summary

The Student Multi-Modality Radiologic Technologist is responsible for preparing examinations under the direction of a specialized physician, resident or certified technologist in the modality of study. The Intern/Student will focus on patient safety, required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice and in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws; rules and regulations; and policies, procedures and guidelines of Eskenazi Health. This includes scheduling patients, reviewing medical history, preparing patients and equipment, and relating results to supervisor.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health’s mission: Advocate, Care, Teach, and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County; models Eskenazi Health’s values
• Schedules and educates patients
• Reviews requisition, patient's medical chart, and records oral history from patient to define reason for diagnostic examination
• Prepares examination including: positioning and preparing patients for examinations, determining appropriate equipment to be used, setting and modifying controls during procedure for optimal scanning results, and observing patients
• Maintains supplies required for daily use
• Assists technologists or physicians in performing special examinations, emergency medical care and research projects

Job Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited imaging program
• Maintains CPR Certification
• If applicable, must hold a state student license from ISDH

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge and command of anatomy as well as cross sectional anatomy
• Knowledge of the physics
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served; ability to use age-appropriate communication skills
• Must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles over the life span; ability to assess data and interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age‑specific needs and cognitive abilities detailed in the department/area/unit job competencies
• Knowledge of all equipment, drug utilization and technical procedures (within assigned area)
• Working knowledge of the EPIC and PACS systems and associated programs; ensures completion of all studies through EPIC
• Knowledge of hospital protocols and procedures, and safety procedures to minimize risk to patients, coworkers, and self
• Knowledgeable of and compliance with Eskenazi Health’s Infection Control and Communicable Disease policies and procedures
• Ability to follow both written and oral instructions
• Ability to handle patient contacts with high degree of tact
• Fundamental knowledge of computer applications
• Ability to be flexible with changing work duties and priorities
• Ability to observe and perceive changing patient conditions, and to report questionable conditions to physicians and nursing personnel
• Ability to work effectively under stress and heavy workload
• Ability to prioritize work assignments, i.e., decisions must be made to determine how quickly a case needs to be scheduled for an examination

Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana’s best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute , Eskenazi Health’s programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the first verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.