Medical Imaging Intern/Associate - Medical Imaging - PT

Position Status:

Part time

Shift:

Variable Less than 12 hour shift (United States of America)

Hours per week:

0

Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview
Under the direction and guidance of a registered technologist (Diagnostic/CT/MRI), performs imaging examinations or various anatomical parts and systems of the body in order to assist physicians in the diagnosis and/or treatment of physical injuries or medical disorders. Provides support to the Imaging department and Medical Imaging reception areas.

Experience Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of the first year of an American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) approved training program. Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support - BLS Required within the first 90 days of hire.

What you will do

• Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.

• Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.

• Moves imaging equipment into specified position, determines exposure factors on basis of height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required, and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.

• Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis when needed.

• Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.

• Operates mobile radiologic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient’s bedside.

• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.

• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff during exams.

• Assists radiologist in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations when needed.

• Measures and mixes barium and contrast media as needed.

• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.

• Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.

• Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.

• Performs office work including, but not limited to, answering phone, filing, obtaining information from computer.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health

• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility

• No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour

• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs

• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs

• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs

• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs

• Reaching (Overhead): Rarely less than 1 hour up to 50 lbs

• Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Sitting: Frequently 3-5 Hours<