Student Radiology Technologist (Days)

Company: Tanner Health System
Location: Wedowee
Posted on: September 21, 2022

Job Description:

The Student Radiologic Technologist is responsible for the operation of x-ray equipment to perform diagnostic radiographic exams. Education High School Diploma plus 1 year vocational school Licenses & Certifications *Healthcare Provider (CPR) Qualifications *Must be currently enrolled in an accredited program for Radiologic Technology. *Must have completed a minimum 9 months of the Radiologic Technology Program. *Must maintain active status in Radiologic Technology Program. Requirements:
Area of Responsibilities
*Must work well with others as a team.
*Performs radiographic exams as assigned under supervision of a Registered Technologist.
*Responsible for individual continuing education to maintain registry.
*Responsible for proper equipment care & reporting of equipment failures.
*Responsible for QA QC duties as assigned.
*Assists with orientation of new employees.
*Demonstrates competency in patient care according to the age of the patient & population served.
*Demonstrates knowledge of growth & development.
*Demonstrates the ability to obtain & interpret information in terms of patient's needs.
*Demonstrates understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients (age & diagnosis).
*Perform other related duties as assigned.
*Responsible for CQI related duties. Compliance Statement
Employee performs within the prescribed limits of Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program. Is responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Hotline. Education
High School Diploma plus 1 year vocational school Experience
No prior work experience required Licenses & Certifications
*HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (CPR) Supervision
*Occasionally assigns tasks to patient transporters. Qualifications
*Must be currently enrolled in an accredited program for Radiologic Technology.
*Must have completed a minimum 9 months of the Radiologic Technology Program.
*Must maintain active status in Radiologic Technology Program. Definitions
*Under the direct supervision of the Radiologist, Department Director & the Chief Technologist, the Student Radiologic Technologist is responsible for the operation of x-ray equipment to perform diagnostic radiographic exams. Contact With Others
Requires frequent contact with many persons at different levels inside and outside of the organization to carry out organization policies and programs and obtain willing acceptance, consent, or action. Effect Of Error
Probable errors may be serious and involve losses such as improper costs, overpayment, waste of material, damage to equipment, and delay in processing work. Effect usually confined within the organization. Most of work not subject to direct verification or check. Regularly works with some confidential data such as account, salaries, patient medical records, which if disclosed might have adverse internal or external effects. Supervisory Responsibility
Occasionally uses assistance of aide or helper in performance of task Mental Demands
Work involves a variety of complex problems to be solved under general organization policies. Ingenuity and judgment are required to review facts, plan work, estimate costs, and deal with factors not easily evaluated, interpret results, draw conclusions, and take or recommend action. Solutions to problems often require coordination with other departments. Physical Effort
Considerable physical effort - Lifts, carries, or handles medium weight equipment, materials, or supplies most of day. Occasional physical effort with heavy objects (over 60 lbs.). Works in reaching or strained positions frequently. Working Conditions
Considerable - (About 75% of the day) Involved in exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or some work is performed with exposure to temperature/weather extremes/occupational risk and probability of coming into contact with blood borne pathogens, other potentially infectious diseases, or biomedical/bio-hazardous materials. Working Conditions Aspects For Immunizations
*Performs tasks involving contact with blood, blood-contaminated body fluids, other body fluids, or sharps (needles)
*Directly works with Patients less than 12 months of age Physical Aspects Continually (at least once per day)
*Hearing
*Visual
*Speaking?*Standing
*Balancing
*Walking Frequently (at least 3 times a week)
*Typing
*Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching With fingers etc.
*Feeling (Touch) - determining temperature, texture, by touching
*Reaching - above shoulder
*Reaching - below shoulder
*Color Vision
*Lifting up To 25 lbs.
*Lifting 25 To 60 lbs.
*Lifting over 60 lbs.
*Handling - seizing, holding, grasping
*Pushing/Pulling - up To 25 lbs.
*Pushing/Pulling - 25 To 60 lbs.
*Pushing/Pulling - over 60 lbs. Occasionally (at least once a month)
*Bending
*Running - In response to an emergency
*Carrying
*Climbing
*Kneeling
*Squatting
*N95 Respirator usage (PPE)
*Hazmat suit usage (PPE)

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