PRN Radiology Tech Intern

Radiology Intern

Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider—we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community. Radiology Interns are entrusted to use their current education in the art of radiologic imaging of the human body, with the intent of providing excellent diagnostic images for the treatment of injury and disease.

Job Description

• Performs basic Radiologic procedures at a professional and technical level under general supervision from a registered technologist.
• Understand the basic reporting system for position: Radiology Manager, Radiology Assistant Manager, Charge Technologist, Sr. Radiologic Technologist, Staff Technologist.
• Provide knowledgeable coverage for the O.R. and E.D. departments as needed (under supervision from registered technologist).
• Understand the usage of the C.R. (computerized radiology) system.
• Understand the transfer and viewing of images through the P.A.C.S. system.
• Understand the ordering system through Meditech system.
• Maintain, clean, and re-stock each radiologic exam room when procedure is completed.
• Transportation of patients as needed.
• Adheres to hospital dress code.
• Maintains confidentiality of all Hospital matters (i.e.; patients HIPAA).
• Practices good communication skills.
• Conducts self in a professional manner consistent with the values of San Juan Regional Medical Center.
• Assumes responsibility for own personal continuing education and developmental needs. Attends meetings, workshops, and conventions to increase clinical skills.
• Maintains employee education training record, policy tech, and HealthStream system.
• Provide professional communication with staff and patients.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC's Service Standards into their daily work: Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Second Year Radiology Student in good standing of a formal Radiologic Technology Program.
• Completion of all required radiology exam competencies.
• Current BLS certification.

Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions

• Exposure to radiation hazards through radiology procedures.
• Exposure to body fluids through direct contact, IV procedures, infection, and/or contagious diseases.
• Requires lifting, moving, pushing, pulling, prolonged standing.
• Provide multiple and directional guidance during procedures to patients with caring and compassion.
• Interaction with potential verbally abusive patients.

Definition

General Supervision: A registered Technologist must be available on a regularly scheduled basis to review the practice of the supervised individual, to provide consultation to the supervised individual, to review images, and further educate the individuals in their performance.