Imaging Student Extern - Mammography

Job description

*Applications only being accepted from those applicants who are currently enrolled in an accredited Radiologic Technologist program. Join CommunityCommunity Health Network has an excellent opportunity available within our imaging team for a student enrolled in a radiologic technology program. If you are looking for challenging work and meaningful advancement, then you should consider a career with Community. Make a Difference The Imaging Student Extern works under the direction of an Imaging Technologist and performs direct and indirect patient care. Direct patient care can include assisting technologist with preparing and screening patient for exam, positioning and performance of exam, as requested. Indirect patient care can include documentation; assist to reinforce patient/family education, stocking supplies, room turnover, and patient transportation/escort. Collaborates with other team members to perform other services as directed. Exceptional Skills and Qualifications· Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Radiologic Technology program. Establishes and maintains a safe environment, room organized and free of fall hazards, conducive to effective team functioning, positive patient outcomes, and personal safetyAssists Care Team with patient care under the direct supervision of the Imaging Technologist(s)Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computer systems that support the Medical Imaging Department, including EMR, PACS (and affiliated PACS features), and phlebotomyProvides patient specimens to Pathology and Laboratory when requestedAnswer phone calls for the imaging department and monitor voicemailTransition patients from portable oxygen tank to flow meter and vice versa with no adjustment to the amount of oxygen deliveredEscort patients with outpatient procedures to and from the imaging department.Transport patients to and from Emergency DepartmentInstruct and assist patients for exam/procedure preparation (i.e. - changing clothes, using restroom, completing screening/questionnaire forms, etc.)Position patients on the exam tableAssist with room turnover (i.e. - cleaning, linen, stocking, trash removal)Perform phlebotomy as neededStart and discontinue temporary IV access as requiredPerform eGFR POC testingEstablish temporary IV access