Radiologic Tech Intern - CT

MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND TASKS:

Percentage

Of Time:

1. Assists CT Radiologic Technologists, in performing examinations by assisting in positioning of patient and by providing appropriate equipment or accessory's needed

1. Assists CT Radiologic Technologist in obtaining and reviewing appropriate paperwork, including pertinent information, clinical indications and special instructions, prior to each procedure.

1. Assists in safe transfer of patient on/off CT imaging examination tables

1. Provides patient care by providing comfort measures, monitoring patient condition and reporting any change to appropriate personnel.

1. Addresses patients professionally and courteously, verifies patient identification, explains examination and responds appropriately to all questions.
2. Evaluates images for proper identification, legal and anatomical labeling, proper positioning, and technical exposure to assure diagnostic quality and review all radiographic images with a registered radiologic technologist prior to ending examination.
3. Prioritizes and assists with exams on a timely basis, especially in emergency and stressful situations

Interns will not be allowed to perform the following radiographic examinations unassisted by a registered CT radiologic technologist

1. Any procedure utilizing contrast median
2. Any procedure utilizing fluoroscopy
3. Any CT procedure or examination

15%

Establishes and maintains effective, collaborative working relationships with other health care team members and across the organization

1. Consistently listens effectively and is able to express ideas, information and concepts clearly (verbal, written and non-verbal) using appropriate vocabulary and grammar
2. Communicates to co-workers on work in progress and adjusts workload as fluctuations occur
3. Actively develops a spirit of teamwork
4. Consistently establishes rapport with all levels of management and employees
5. Consistently works well with people of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds, ages and physical conditions
6. Effectively communicates to lead technologists or manager of any problems, concerns or questions
7. Deals with conflict or confrontation in a professional manner
8. Offers assistance when appropriate to co-workers in subsection and in other areas of department or hospital
9. When requested, is willing to adjust personal schedule to accommodate work needs
10. Cannot be scheduled as an employee at the hospital while simultaneously being scheduled for clinical (student) assignments.

1. Ensures each room and its equipment is clean and stored appropriately after each patient use

1. Maintains radiographic rooms and support areas (processing areas and

darkrooms); ensures adequate supplies and equipment in a clean and

ready condition

1. Maintains proper levels of supplies and notifies Team Leader or

designee of need to reorder

1. Consistently follows infection control, radiation safety and general

safety policies

1. Consistently demonstrates appropriate radiation safety practices

during procedures, including patient shielding

1. Utilizes and handles equipment in a proper and safe manner

1. Completes annual required training programs, including: Right to Know,

Blood Borne Pathogens, Infection Control and Radiation Safety

Maintains a current level of knowledge in Radiologic Technology and in clinical practice 5%

1. Completes annual required Training Programs including Right to know, Blood Borne pathogens, infection control and Radiation Safety
2. Completes Regions Hospital required training on a timely basis
3. Regularly Updates self with new information, policies and procedures