Radiology Trainee - MRI Technologist

UNC REX Healthcare; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as an MRI Technician Intern, where you will gain practical experience in radiological procedures while ensuring patient safety and comfort. This incredible paid internship is ideal for students in their final year of an MRI Technology program. Responsibilities include preparing patients, producing quality exams, and adhering to safety protocols in a supportive clinical environment.

Benefits

Paid Internship

Qualifications

• Must be a second year student in good standing.
• Understanding of radiation safety principles and procedures.
• Ability to communicate with different patient age groups.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for radiological procedures ensuring safety and accuracy.
• Produces diagnostic quality exams and assists radiologists in procedures.
• Maintains competency through participation in educational requirements.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiation Safety

Technical Procedure Compliance

Infection Control

Education

Current enrollment in AMA approved MRI Technology program

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:
Performs radiological procedures at technical level that requires direct supervision. Must be considered a second level student by clinical supervisor.

Incredible paid internship opportunity for a student heading into their final year of an MRI Technology program!

Responsibilities:
PREPARES PATIENT FOR PROCEDURE: a. Identifies patient using two identifiers and two sources. b. Documents pregnancy according to procedure. c. Identifies common clinical indications for imaging studies and notes discrepancies. d. Correctly documents and maintains patient care records—ensures order is correct.
PRODUCES DIAGNOSTIC QUALITY EXAMS ACCORDING TO DEPARTMENTAL COMPETENCY AND COLLEGE COMPETENCY: a. Sets technical factors, positions patient to achieve optimal images. b. Completes quality exams with efficiency and accuracy. c. Maintains competency when performing surgical Imaging exams under strict sterile procedure. d. Performs quality diagnostic exams with portable machine in ER, and floor units. e. Recognizes limitations of knowledge for student radiographer; avoids repeat or unnecessary errors.
MAINTAINS THE SAFETY INCLUDING RADIATION SAFETY OF THE PATIENT AND THE TECHNOLOGIST a. Properly shields patient. b. Minimizes repeats. c. Demonstrates compliance with ALARA principles. d. Demonstrates understanding and compliance with NPSG’s; maintains the safety integrity per room assignment. e. Prepared for emergencies and uses the correct procedures to maximize safety and minimize risks; detects hazardous situations and takes action to correct it or report it; reports incidents or accidents promptly. f. Demonstrates good infection control practices.
ASSISTS RADIOLOGIST IN PERFORMING FLUORO PROCEDURES a. Sets up room properly for each exam including proper supplies for radiological study.
MAINTAINS LEVEL OF COMPETENCY THROUGH EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS a. Participates in in-service education classes including departmental. b. Maintains “in good standing” status under the direction of radiology program coordinator. c. Maintains knowledge of department meeting. d. Meets deadlines for review of educational, policies, modules, meeting, etc. e. Stays informed of departmental policy changes.
IS ABLE TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF DIFFERENT PATIENT AGE GROUPS (IE PEDIATRIC, ADOLESCENT, GERIATRIC) AND DEMONSTRATES THE ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE WITH THESE PATIENTS RECOGNIZES TECHNICAL LIMITATIONS AND COMMUNICATES THAT INFORMATION PROMPTLY TO THE SUPERVISING TECH OR RADIOLOGY PHYSICIAN

Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
● High School Graduate or GED required. Must be attending AMA approved school of MRI Technology. Must be a second level student and must be in good standing with current curriculum. Must be a second year student from an accredited school in good standing.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
● None required.
Professional Experience Requirements:
● None required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex Diagnostic Radiology

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Salary Range:$19.59 - $27.84 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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