Radiology Technician Extern I - Nursing Internship

CHRISTUS Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Shreveport, LA provides professional care by producing high-quality radiographs under the direction of a Radiologist and Radiology Technologist. The role supports workflow, assists with portable exams and fluoroscopy, and performs clerical tasks, patient transport, and light housekeeping to maintain readiness.

Responsibilities include performing diagnostic procedures across modalities, rotating departments for coverage, coding charges, maintaining patient confidentiality, and

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited school of Radiology Technology is required.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Basic computer experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic radiology procedures across multiple modalities.
• Maintains patient flow and assists Radiology Technologists during exams.
• Rotates within departments to ensure proper coverage as needed.
• Programs the computer to save exam data to PACS after procedures.
• Keeps exam rooms neat, clean, and stocked; adheres to Infection Control standards.
• Coordinates and prioritizes procedures to maintain patient care and continuity.
• Ensures charges are correctly coded and entered in the billing system.
• Protects patient confidentiality and communicates professionally.

Skills

Basic computer experience

Education

Current enrollment in an accredited school of Radiology Technology

Job description

Summary:

Provides professional care to all patients needing their services by producing high-quality Radiographs (chest, upper and lower extremities, Spine, AP/PA, Lateral and lateral flexion/extension, AP/Lateral Shoulder, AP Clavicle, AP Scapula, AP/PA Pelvis, Skull/Sinus AP/PA, Lateral, Townes, Caldwell, & Waters) under the direction of a Radiologist and Radiology Technologist. Maintains steady flow, to facilitate efficient workflow. Assist radiology technologists during portable exams and fluoroscopy procedures. Performs clerical duties including answering the phone and entering information into the computer. Transports patients to and from the imaging suite. Continuous light housekeeping duties, stock supplies, and linen.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Performs a variety of diagnostic procedures, some of a more complex nature, utilizing state-of-the-art computerized imaging equipment in more than one (1) modality.
• Requires flexibility to work competently within assigned modalities as needed or assigned.
• Interacts appropriately with patients and all care providers by coordinating and prioritizing procedures during the workday to maintain a high level of patient care and continuity.
• Possesses the ability and willingness to rotate within departments and clinics for proper coverage as needed or assigned.
• Upon completion of procedures, program the computer to ensure completion of the exam and that all scan data is correctly stored in PACS.
• Ensures exam rooms are neat, clean, and adequately stocked before exams are performed and acts to ensure compliance with Infection Control standards.
• Coordinates and prioritizes procedures during the workday to maintain a high level of patient care and continuity.
• Ensures all charges are correctly coded and entered in the billing system.
• Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards as outlined by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
• Demonstrates adherence to the Core values of CHRISTUS Health.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Current enrollment in an accredited school of Radiology Technology is required

Experience

• Previous hospital experience preferred
• Basic computer experience required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Non-Certified Radiology Technician (NCT) by Texas Medical Board (TMB) required
• BLS Certification is required

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed