Radiology Intern-ECMC (PT) - PT - Varied Shift

Erie County Medical Center Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Erie County Medical Center Corporation in Buffalo, NY, is seeking an unlicensed radiology support assistant to assist under the direct supervision of a licensed technologist in the Radiology Department. This part-time position involves performing radiologic activities appropriate to the trainee's knowledge and skill.

The role emphasizes patient preparation, requisition review, data recording, image orientation, and adherence to radiation safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in and have completed one year of an accepted two-year radiology training program.

Responsibilities

• Identify each patient and review requisition for consistency with examination and physician's order.
• Prepare patients for examination and explain procedure while performing studies.
• Record pertinent data on radiologic requisitions (tech initials, explanation for limited exam, patient complaint, etc.).
• Review completed exams for technical accuracy.
• Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and ensure proper film identification.
• Consult with staff technologist when needed.
• Use devices to obtain permanent record of examination and maintain departmental paperwork.
• Implements radiation protection and safety standards.

Skills

Radiology basics

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Two-year radiology training program

Job description

HOURLY RATE: $19.00

Distinguishing Features of the Class: The work involves assisting with providing unlicensed imaging services to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed technologist employed by the Radiology Department of Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC). The incumbent performs radiologic activities which are appropriate to their level of knowledge and skill. Part-time employment means work of less than fifty percent of the time prescribed in a normal work week (defined in Rule I(6) of the Rules for the Classified Civil Service of the County of Erie). Supervision is not a function of this position. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities

• Identifies each patient and reviews each patient’s requisition, for consistency of examination ordered with clinical diagnosis and physician’s order;
• Prepares patients for examination and explains procedure to the patient while performing assigned studies;
• Records pertinent data on radiologic requisitions (Tech initials, explanation for limited exam, patient complaint, etc.);
• Reviews completed exams for technical accuracy;
• Identifies anatomical orientation on all required images and ensures proper film identification on all images. Consults with staff technologist when needed;
• Uses appropriate devices to obtain permanent record of examination;
• Recognizes electronic equipment limitations;
• Maintains departmental paperwork;
• May assist with patient transport;
• Implements radiation protection and safety standards.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics: Good knowledge of goals, objectives, structure and operations of Radiology Department; working knowledge of the fundamentals and terminology of Radiology; ability to maintain confidentiality and HIPPAA compliance; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse constituency; ability to utilize a variety of electronic software applications; good professional judgement; courteous; reliable and trustworthy; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must be enrolled in and have completed one year of an accepted two-year radiology training program*.

Special Requirement

Possession of Basic Life Service certification as issued by the American Heart Association at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment.

NOTE*: Your program must be accredited by a regional, national or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.