Student Imaging Assistant - PRN

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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Summary:

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Radiology Director and Manager produces quality diagnostic medical radiographs to ensure proper diagnosis and quality patient care.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of Time)

Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:

Position Accountabilities

1) Demonstrates the skills to produce quality radiographs.  (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 50%

Criteria

A) Produces quality images by using appropriate exposure technique to ensure proper penetration of the area being radio graphed.  

B) Demonstrates the proper use of metal markers and or placement of markers electronically.

C) Use the Kodak CR Imaging System to produce quality films and perform the items listed below:

1) Know the procedure for starting up and shutting down the CR system.

2) Utilize the menu selection functions on the touch screen.

3) Navigate the different information screens and ensure that the correct patient and procedure are selected for exposure.

4) Reprint exams as needed.

5) Load cassettes properly.

6) Clean cassettes as needed.

7) Load the laser printer correctly with film.

8) Trouble shoot problems and /or know how to call for support.

D) Knows location of OR, ACU, and Recovery.

E) Communicates technical information in a manner appropriate for the intended person (patient, co-worker etc.).

F) Responds to changes in the workload using time to departmental advantage.

                                                                                                                                                            

2.) Observes established departmental policies, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.  (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) 5%

Criteria

A) Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition.

B) Adheres to hospital safety and infection control policies.

C) Reports faulty equipment to appropriate persons.

D) Uses protective equipment as needed.

E) Practice Radiation Safety for patients, self, and co-workers.

F) Wear radiation dosimetry badge daily.

3) Attends departmental in-services and meetings as instructed by Manager. (1, 2, 3, 5) 5%

Criteria

A) Attends appropriate orientations.

B) Attends required in-services.

C) Attends departmental meetings or reads the meeting minutes that is send through the MOX system in Meditech.

D) Reviews education poster boards located in the department.

4) Performs other duties as appropriate and needed by supervisors.  (1, 2, 4) 5%

Criteria

A) Demonstrates attitude of cooperation and professionalism when working in all areas of the hospital.

B) Displays initiative and enthusiasm for non-routine or extra duties.

C) Seeks out duties that need to be done without being told to.

5) Safety/Infection Control:  Practices according to safety and control policies.  (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8) 5%

Criteria

A) Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.

B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards.

1. Maintains clutter free environment.

2. Keeps conversations and background noise to a minimum  

3. Adheres to dress code.

C) Reports risk management concerns.

D) Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory                                          

1.  Safety/Fire

2.  Blood Borne Pathogen

3.  Hazardous Communication

4.  TB

5.  Department Specific

6.  Age Appropriate Care (for clinical staff only)

7.  HIPAA

8. Assigned .EDU courses

E) Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

6) Participates in continuing education.  (2, 3) 5%

Criteria

A) Currently enrolled in approved Radiology Technology program.

B) Actively performing clinical rotation assigned by school.

7) Service: Follow the Target 100 Standards.  Provides service excellence to the customers of Sain