Radiology Technologist Intern | AGH

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Radiology Technologist-in-training to perform prescribed radiographic imaging procedures under supervision, handling a variety of technical tasks within competency.

You will position patients, select imaging parameters, and document procedures while upholding radiation safety and assisting the Radiology Technologist. The role includes equipment/supply maintenance and may involve contrast media preparation per regulations.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in radiology technologist program in good standing.
• CPR certification required (per policy)
• Compliance with HIPAA and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Position patients and select parameters to perform imaging.
• Complete documentation for procedures (regulatory, billing, image distribution).
• Implement radiation protection and safety standards.
• Assist Radiology Technologist with patient comfort and workflow.
• Maintain supplies for efficient department operations.
• May assist in preparation of contrast media within scope of practice.

Skills

Patient positioning

Imaging procedures

Documentation

Radiation safety

Team assistance

Education

Radiology technologist program

Job description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This role performs prescribed radiographic imaging procedures at a technical level under the supervision of a technologist. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures, up to the level of documented competency, that require independent judgement and initiative.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to perform imaging. (40%)
• Completes all required documentation for procedures, e.g. regulatory, billing protocol and image distribution. (20%)
• Implements radiation protection and safety standards. (15%)
• Assists the Radiology Technologist by attending to the patient's comforts/needs, expediting patient flow and documenting the patient's clinical information. (10%)
• Maintain adequate supplies for efficient section/department operations. (10%)
• May also assists in the preparation of contrast media and/or medications within accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum: Presently enrolled, and in good standing, in a radiology technologist program.

Preferred: None.

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

CPR – American Heart Association

Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate

Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

DISCLAIMER

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.

In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct.

This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

HIGHMARK HEALTH AND ITS AFFILIATES

Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.