Radiology Technologist Intern / Casual | SVH

Highmark Health; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Radiologic Technologist trainee to perform prescribed imaging procedures under supervision. You will position patients, select parameters, and assist physicians during imaging.

The role emphasizes documentation, radiation safety, patient comfort, and adherence to regulatory requirements while supporting department operations and supplies management.

Qualifications

• Must be presently enrolled in a radiology technologist program.
• Active in good standing enrollment in radiology tech studies.

Responsibilities

• Position patients and select parameters to perform imaging.
• Assist physician in imaging procedures and ensure patient comfort.
• Complete documentation for procedures including regulatory and billing.
• Implement radiation protection and safety standards.
• Maintain supplies and support efficient department operation.
• Assist in preparation of contrast media and medications as allowed by state/federal regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Radiology technologist program enrollment

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network

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.
• Prepares for and assists the physician in imaging procedures.
• (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. California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice 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.