Student Intern - Rad Tech

101 Southeast Health; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Southeast Health coordinates and performs diagnostic radiologic cases, operating fluoroscopic equipment while observing radiation safety rules for patients, co-workers, and self. The role provides coverage for the emergency room, surgery, and other situations requesting radiologic procedures.

Essential functions include documenting patient information in PACS, charging correct accounts, and ensuring competency with each exam.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA Council of Education approved radiologic technology program.
• ARRT registration within 1 year of graduation or hire.
• 2+ years imaging experience preferred.
• CPR Certification.
• Undergraduate degree required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform diagnostic radiologic exams.
• Operate radiologic and fluoroscopic equipment with adherence to radiation safety rules.
• Provide coverage for the emergency room, surgery, and other requesting radiologic procedures.
• Maintain patient information confidentiality and proper documentation in PACS and billing systems.
• Communicate patient history and symptoms accurately to radiologists.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

ComputerSkills

Windows

Confidentiality

Education

ARRT-registered radiologic technologist

Undergraduate degree required

AMA-accredited radiologic technology program

CPR Certification

Job description

Southeast. Always the right career direction. Job Description Summary Coordinates and performs the diagnostic radiologic cases for patients. Operates all radiologic and fluoroscopic equipment and observes all radiation safety rules concerning patients, co-workers, self and others. Provides coverage to the emergency room, surgery and any other situations requesting radiologic procedures.

Essential Functions

• Manages all information obtained with strict confidentiality to safeguard patient information from use by unauthorized personnel.
• Follows Southeast Health Center’s safety guidelines for self, patients, visitors, and employees.
• Follows Southeast Health Center’s infection prevention policies.
• Independently handles communications in a manner, which decreases conflict.
• Is familiar with and follows hospital wide Radiation Policy and rules set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health Division of Radiation Control
• Understand the preparation required for departmental exams.
• Uses the PACS System in documenting correctly and accurately patient information to insure the quality of patient care.
• Uses the computer system correctly in charging the correct patient account with correct exams and supplies.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform all exams in the department.
• Has taken the initiative to insure one’s own competency with each exam.
• Communicates accurate patient history and symptoms to Radiologist.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience Required Registered by as a Technologist by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists within one (1) year of graduation date or within one (1) year of hire.
• Minimum Experience Preferred Two (2) or more years of imaging experience.
• Minimum Education Required Graduate of a recognized, approved American Medical Association Council of Education program in radiologic technology.
• CPR Certification
• Minimum Education Preferred Completion of a undergraduate degree Required.
• Skills/Abilities Basic typing and computer skills.
• Experience in operating personal computers in a Windows environment.
• Customer service oriented.
• Annual completion of competency requirements.
• Call support to the hospital within 30 minutes of notification.

Shift Day Shift Details

Various FTE 0.2 Type Per Diem

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Southeast Health is an academic community-based health system serving the healthcare needs 460,000 residents in southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida panhandle. The organization includes, Southeast Health Medical Center, a 420-bed hospital with the region’s largest medical group and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), the state’s largest medical school. The philanthropic arm of the organization is the Southeast Health Foundation, and its population health division is Southeast Health Statera Network. Southeast Health, a not-for-profit organization, exists to promote healing, prevent disease, educate medicine’s brightest minds, and bring wellness and prosperity to the region it serves.

Delivering excellent patient care and top-notch educational experiences begins with great employees, which is why we constantly strive to improve the work experience for our 3,000 team members.