Radiology Tech Intern PRN

sjrmc; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, NM seeks a Radiology Intern to apply classroom education to diagnostic imaging, under supervision. You will help ensure high-quality images for patient care while learning exposure control and patient interaction.

The internship emphasizes safety, HIPAA, and professional communication as you support radiology procedures, room maintenance, and coordination with surgical and emergency teams during shifts.

Qualifications

• Second year radiology student in good standing in a formal Radiologic Technology Program.
• Completion of all required radiology exam competencies.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic Radiologic procedures at a professional and technical level under general supervision from a registered technologist.
• Understand the basic reporting system for position: Radiology Manager, Radiology Assistant Manager, Charge Technologist, Sr. Radiologic Technologist, Staff technologist.
• Provide knowledgeable coverage for the O.R. and E.D. departments as needed under supervision from registered technologist.
• Understand the usage of the C.R. (computerized radiology) system.
• Understand the transfer and viewing of images through the P.A.C.S. system.
• Understand the ordering system through Meditech system.
• Maintain, clean, and re-stock each radiologic exam room when procedure is completed.
• Transportation of patients as needed.
• Adheres to hospital dress code.
• Maintains confidentiality of all Hospital matters (i.e.; patients HIPAA).
• Practices good communication skills.
• Conducts self in a professional manner consistent with the values of San Juan Regional Medical Center.
• Assumes responsibility for own personal continuing education and developmental needs. Attends meetings, workshops, and conventions to increase clinical skills.
• Maintains employee education training record, policy tech. and HealthStream system.
• Provide professional communication with staff and patients.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC's Service Standards into their daily work: Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

Radiologic Technology Program enrollment (second year)

Job description

Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider-we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community.

Radiology Interns are entrusted to use their current education in the art of radiologic imaging of the human body, with the intent of providing excellent diagnostic images for the treatment of injury and disease.

Required Behaviors:

As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization: Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.

Required Qualifications:

• Second Year Radiology Student in good standing of a formal Radiologic Technology Program
• Completion of all required radiology exam competencies
• Current BLS certification

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs basic Radiologic procedures at a professional and technical level under general (see definition) supervision from a registered technologist
• Understand the basic reporting system for position: Radiology Manager, Radiology Assistant Manager, Charge Technologist, Sr. Radiologic Technologist, Staff technologist
• Provide knowledgeable coverage for the O.R. and E.D. departments as needed (under supervision from registered technologist
• Understand the usage of the C.R. (computerized radiology) system
• Understand the transfer and viewing of images through the P.A.C.S. system
• Understand the ordering system through Meditech system.
• Maintain, clean, and re-stock each radiologic exam room when procedure is completed
• Transportation of patients as needed
• Adheres to hospital dress code
• Maintains confidentiality of all Hospital matters (i.e.; patients HIPAA)
• Practices good communication skills
• Conducts self in a professional manner consistent with the values of San Juan Regional Medical Center
• Assumes responsibility for own personal continuing education and developmental needs. Attends meetings, workshops, and conventions to increase clinical skills.
• Maintains employee education training record, policy tech. and HealthStream system
• Provide professional communication with staff and patients
• Maintains current CPR certification
• Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC's Service Standards into their daily work: Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions:

• Exposure to radiation hazards through radiology procedures
• Exposure to body fluids through direct contact, IV procedures, infection and/or contagious diseases
• Requires lifting, moving, pushing, pulling, prolonged standing
• Provide multiple and directional guidance during procedures to patients with caring and compassion
• Interaction with potential verbally abusive patients

Definition:

General Supervision: A registered Technologist must be available on a regularly scheduled basis to review the practice of the supervised individual, to provide consultation to the supervised individual, to review images, and further educate the individuals in their performance.