X-Ray Technologist Student

Job Description Summary

Provides health care services, applying x-ray energy for diagnostic purposes. Performs limited radiographic procedures as authorized by state law producing images for interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Approaches patients and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides patient care essential to the performance of these procedures.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC000822 COL - Diagnostic Radiology (NMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-01

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Summary/Purpose:  Provides health care services, applying x-ray energy for diagnostic purposes. Performs limited radiographic procedures as authorized by state law producing images for interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Approaches patients and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides patient care essential to the performance of these procedures. 

Job Responsibility:  Perform limited radiographic procedures as authorized by state law producing images for interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Student technologist may not perform exams in the emergency department, operating room, or with portable or fluoroscopic radiographic equipment.

Success Criteria:

a.Students may perform diagnostic radiographic procedures limited to the following anatomical regions: Chest (not to include breast, Abdomen (non-contrast procedures only), and Skeletal structures (to include upper and lower extremities, limited spine, skull and sinuses.

Job Responsibility: Assist technologist with patient flow and radiation safety procedures.

Success Criteria:

Assist with preparation of patients for imaging studies to include aseptic technique, positioning, and EKG lead placement. Obtain protocols from radiologist and present to supervising technologist. Assures patient clinical history is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner Escort patients back to waiting areas or patient rooms Monitor patient areas with Geiger counter and complete paperwork Assist with quality assurance on all equipment, including identification of defective equipment and appropriate reporting. Assist with answering departmental phones Determines and applies radiographic technique exposure factors Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort. Immobilizes patients as necessary Operates radiographic equipment

Job Responsibility: Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe patient handling that is appropriate to the age of the patients served: pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Success Criteria:

Demonstrate the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs. Demonstrate knowledge growth and development, and the ability to appropriately utilize that knowledge in providing care for individual patients. Recognizes and responds to acute and emergency situations, providing ongoing assistance to patients under the direction of supervising technologist or RN. May be asked to apply restraints. Communicate observations related to patient activity and other relevant information (i.e changes in patient behavior or symptoms to supervising technologist/RN in an accurate and timely fashion. Demonstrate respect for patient rights and maintains privacy and confidentiality.

Minimum Training and Education: 

Enrolled in an accredited college as a Second-Year Radiology student and eligible for SCRQSA license. Temporary certification as a Limited Practice Radiographer-General is required to be submitted prior to completion of general orientation. BLS certification is required.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:  Current Basic Life Support (BLS).

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform “pinching” operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Training and Education: 

Enrolled in an accredited college as a Second-Year Radiology student and eligible for SCRQSA license. Temporary certification as a Limited Practice Radiographer-General is required to be submitted prior to completion of general orientation. BLS certification is required.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:  Current Basic Life Support (BLS).

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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