Radiology Student Intern

St. Luke’s Health Network, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks a dedicated radiography student to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures under supervision. You will ensure image quality, patient safety, and accurate documentation while actively participating in ongoing training and education.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, adherence to safety standards, and effective communication with patients and team members as part of a high-quality imaging department.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an ARRT-recognized radiography program.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials and information.

Responsibilities

• Properly identifies and performs diagnostic radiographic services on patients with the maximum care while evaluating technical quality.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area, ensuring equipment and supplies are available.
• Demonstrates competency in RIS/HIS modules relevant to responsibilities.
• Adheres to downtime procedures to ensure accurate information is available for continuity of care.

Skills

Patient care

Radiographic imaging

Radiation safety

PACS/navigation

Education

ARRT-recognized radiography program

Tools

RIS/HIS systems

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures adhering to the principle of radiation protection under the supervision of a registered technologist. The intent of this job description is to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Properly identifies and performs diagnostic radiographic services on patients with the maximum amount of care, while evaluating the technical quality.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area, making sure all equipment and supplies necessary for that area are readily available for use.
• Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job responsibilities.
• Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients.
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
• Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination.
• Knowledgeable regarding patient condition, history and appropriate background and information pertinent to proposed examination.
• Accountable for quality of digital images sent to PACS. Verify correct patient is selected from worklist, ensures accuracy of Medical Record information prior to being sent to PACS.
• Responsible for the success of the department to achieve Press Ganey goal. Every patient should receive patient education and your personalized business card. Apology cards should be sent or given to all patients when we do not meet their expectations.
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity as well as the proper release of information.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates/models the Network's Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
• Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Frequent use of fingers and hands to operate equipment, pull x-ray folders and chart information. Walking or standing for up to 8 hours per shift in 30-minute increments. Pulling, pushing, and lifting patients up to 300 pounds with assistance. Listing and moving objects of up to 30 pounds. Frequent stooping, crouching, and bending. Frequently lifting arms above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to normal vision.

EDUCATION:

Current student of an ARRT recognized radiography program.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Current clinical student in an ARRT recognized Radiography program, who has completed a variety of clinical competencies in Chest, Abdomen, and Extremity categories.
• Current BLS certification required.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.