Radiologic Technician-Student

Base Pay Range:

Job Description:

The Supplemental Radiologic Technician - Student will fill in vacation and sick calls and various locations based on department need.

Summary:  Performs general diagnostic radiography exams, including fluoroscopy.  Responsible for obtaining the highest quality radiological exams under the direct or indirect supervision of a Radiologist and/or a licensed and certified Radiologic Technologist per established Inland Imaging guidelines and protocols. 

Essential Duties / Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists patients as needed to obtain quality exam
  • Physically maneuvers/lifts (lifting is done with assistance from other staff members) patients to a standing position to perform x-ray exams
  • Physically maneuvers/lifts (lifting is done with assistance from other staff members) patients to an exam table to perform x-ray exams       
• Assists patients as needed to obtain quality exam          
• Prepares exam rooms
• Maintains clean and stocked exam rooms         
• Assists in the appropriate transportation of patients as needed
• Schedules radiologic and fluoro exams
• Rotates to other shifts and locations as needed  
• Assists patients as needed to obtain quality exam
  • Physically maneuvers/lifts (lifting is done with assistance from other staff members, not alone) patients in setting up patient for procedure involving radiographic/fluoroscopic examination.
• Assists other staff in preparing room for procedure involving use of radiographic/fluoroscopic equipment
• Maintains clean radiographic/fluoroscopic equipment.  
• Assists in the appropriate transportation of patients as needed    
• Participates with the training of students in the educational radiologic technologist program
• Performs diagnostic images
• Performs portable radiographic exams to include in the morgue
• This position may be required to work in a hospital, urgent care or clinical setting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

With the direct supervision and assistance of a licensed technologist/RT a student may:

• Performs General Diagnostic Radiography exams, including Fluoroscopy
  • Sets up sterile trays for fluoroscopic guided procedures
  • Assists radiologist/midlevel personnel with fluoroscopic procedures
  • Administers oral/rectal contrast during fluoroscopic exams
  • Administers IV contrast during GU studies
• Performs General Diagnostic Radiography exams, including Fluoroscopy in OR, Endoscopy, ASC, SMAU, PACU, and other appropriate areas.
  • Assists physician (non-radiologist) with fluoroscopic/C-Arm procedures
• Operates C-Arm in OR, Endoscopy, ASC, and Short-Stay.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality within the Inland Imaging companies and Inland’s customers.
• Follows all Health and Safety policies and guidelines of Inland Imaging or its partners depending on work location.
• Follows all company policies including those regarding harassment, non-retaliation, discrimination, respectful workplace, and related policies.
• Follows all policies regarding HIPAA, non-disclosure of confidential information and company security.
• Honest, pleasant manner and good personal hygiene.
• Free of alcohol and drug abuse.
• Valid state driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented; ability to multi-task; organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates self-directed learning and participation in continuing education through professional journals, approved seminars, etc.
• Ability to consider individual needs in communication with and assessment and treatment of patients of all ages.

• Adheres to departmental standards and personnel policies by demonstrating professional demeanor in conduct and appearance.
• Follows company departmental standards and personnel policies by using good teamwork and communication skills to help identify concerns and solutions, assisting where needed to ensure a smooth functioning department.
• Performs other duties as required by displaying team spirit and self-growth, accepting and performing other projects and responsibilities, and requesting other projects and responsibilities.
• Quarterly quality assurance meeting attendance is required for this position.
• Attendance is a requirement for this position.
• Rotates to other shifts and locations as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• There is no supervisory responsibility in this position

Advocacy:

Treats all patients and coworkers with dignity and respect Provides excellent customer service Conforms to Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations Complies with PHI (Protected Health Information) Demonstrates the Inland Imaging Core Values

• Show We Care, Do The Right Thing, Maximize Individual Potential, Challenge Convention

Qualifications:  

• Education: 
  • High School Diploma/GED – required
  • Current enrollment with good standing in an Accredited Radiologic Technologist Program – required
• Experience: First year of Accredited Radiologic Technologist Program completed
  • Anatomy and medical terminology preferred
  • Medical office experience preferred
  • Understanding of procedures to be read by radiologist preferred
• Licensure:   Must maintain current Washington State X-Ray Technician Registration
• Certifications: Current CPR/BLS required
• Computer Skills: Experience with the following computer applications is highly desired: Outlook; Microsoft Office Suite; Workday; Webex; ISite; Qgenda; Internet/Intranet, EPIC and Medicalis. Datix and/ or Inland Imaging Incident reports.
• Background Check:
  • Must be able to pass a background check required by RCW 43.43.830-840 to work with children under the age of 16, developmentally disabled persons or vulnerable adults
  • In order to comply with provisions set forth in Sections 1128 and 1156 of the Social Security Act, all new employees of Inland Imaging Clinical Associates, LLC will be checked against the LIST OF EXCLUDED INDIVIDUALS provided by the Department of Health & Human Services, Office of the Inspector General (OIG).  Employees must not be included on this list.  
• Drug Test: Eligible employees must be able to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.

Nuvodia/Inland is an EEO employer...