Radiology Imaging Intern: Hands-on Diagnostic Support

Stormont Vail Health; Junction City (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Junction City, KS is seeking a part-time Radiologic Technologist to perform imaging examinations under the guidance of a registered technologist, supporting the Imaging department and reception areas.

The role requires completion of the first year of an ARRT-approved training program and BLS certification within 90 days of hire; duties include patient positioning, operating radiologic equipment, and ensuring radiation safety.

Qualifications

• ARRT-approved training program first year completed.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
• Moves imaging equipment into specified position, determines exposure factors on basis of height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required, and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
• Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis when needed.
• Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
• Operates mobile radiologic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient’s bedside.
• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff during exams.
• Assists radiologist in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations when needed.
• Measures and mixes barium and contrast media as needed.
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
• Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
• Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
• Performs office work including, but not limited to, answering phone, filing, obtaining information from computer.

Education

ARRT approved training program (first year completed)

Job description

Stormont Vail Health in Junction City, KS is seeking a part-time Radiologic Technologist to perform imaging examinations under the guidance of a registered technologist, supporting the Imaging department and reception areas.

The role requires completion of the first year of an ARRT-approved training program and BLS certification within 90 days of hire; duties include patient positioning, operating radiologic equipment, and ensuring radiation safety.