Student Radiology Tech-PRN

MUSC Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Student Radiology Technologist to assist with imaging exams and diagnostics, perform clerical tasks and maintain high-quality service. Must be actively enrolled in an accredited Radiology program.

This PRN role offers hourly pay and hands-on experience in a busy radiology department in Columbia, SC. Responsibilities include aiding radiology exams, preparing rooms, ensuring accuracy of data, and communicating effectively with patients and care teams.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in an accredited Radiology program.
• ARRT radiology registry completion anticipated or in progress.
• 0-2 years of healthcare/ radiology-related work experience may be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Aid with imaging exams and assist with diagnostic procedures.
• Perform clerical duties including record keeping and charting.
• Explain procedures to patients and families; maintain room cleanliness and stock.
• Operate PACS system and verify studies before sending to archive.
• Notify nurses of delays and manage equipment and supplies.

Skills

ARRT registry

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Tools

PACS system

Job description

Job Description Summary

Student radiology technologists will aid with imaging exams. S/He assists with diagnostic exams, performs clerical duties including record keeping, and maintains high quality services. Communicates effectively with patients/families and all care providers. Should be actively enrolled in an accredited Radiology program.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC000823 COL - Diagnostic Radiology (DMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-19

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Student Radiology Technologist Job Duties

• Student radiology technologists will aid with imaging exams. S/He assists with diagnostic exams, performs clerical duties including record keeping, and maintains high quality services. Communicates effectively with patients/families and all care providers.


• Performs all diagnostic routine procedures (minor trauma, fluoroscopy, minor surgery, and routine studies)


• Acquires requisition and checks for appropriate clinical


• Obtains appropriate supplies and prepares room for patient


• Access patient’s condition and level of cooperation and makes appropriate judgment of proper care


• Notifies nurse and charts all infiltrates and reactions


• Quality check films before sending to radiologist to include markers, all pertinent information needed for appropriate dictation


• Writes additional information on request as needed


• Keeps room cleaned and stocked at all times


• Responds to codes and other emergency situations appropriately


• Explains procedure to patient and introduces self and identifies department


• Informs patients and families of all delays


• (Including calling inpatient's room when procedure is delayed more than 1 hour)


• Assist other technologists when not busy in assigned area


• Charges procedure and supplies when exam is completed


• Adds surgical charges when needed


• Operates the PAC’s system appropriately and verify studies before sending to archive


• Reports equipment problems to supervisor, in-charge tech and documents confirmation numbers


• Maintain student confidentiality


• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive

Student Radiology Technologist transition to Radiology Technologist

Upon completion of the ARRT radiology registry, a promotion will be awarded from a student tech position to a vacant radiology technologist position. The promotion wage increase will be based on passing the radiology tech registry. Benefits and sign on bonus will also be awarded if eligible based on position.

• Additional Job DescriptionAdditional Job DescriptionEducation: High School Degree or equivalent Work Experience: 0-2 years of work experience

Additional Job Description

Education: High School Degree or equivalent Work Experience: 0-2 years of work experience

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