Student Radiology Tech

Job Description Summary

Student radiology technologists will aid with imaging exams. Will assist with diagnostic exams, performs clerical duties including record keeping, and maintains high quality services. Communicates effectively with patients/families and all care providers. Should be actively enrolled in an accredited Radiology program.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC000823 COL - Diagnostic Radiology (DMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-01

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Work Shift

Job Description

Entity/Organization:  MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

Hours per week: 12

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: PRN

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly

Job Summary/Purpose: Student radiology technologists will aid with imaging exams. Will assist with diagnostic exams, performs clerical duties including record keeping, and maintains high quality services. Communicates effectively with patients/families and all care providers. Should be actively enrolled in an accredited Radiology program.

Student Radiology Technologist Job Duties:

Student radiology technologists will aid with imaging exams. Will assist with diagnostic exams, performs clerical duties including record keeping, and maintains high quality services. Communicates effectively with patients/families and all care providers. 

• Performs all diagnostic routine procedures (minor trauma, fluoroscopy, minor surgery, and routine studies)
• Acquires requisition and checks for appropriate clinical
• Obtains appropriate supplies and prepares room for patient
• Access patient’s condition and level of cooperation and makes appropriate judgment of proper care
• Notifies nurse and charts all infiltrates and reactions
• Quality check films before sending to radiologist to include markers, all pertinent information needed for appropriate dictation
• Writes additional information on request as needed
• Keeps room cleaned and stocked at all times
• Responds to codes and other emergency situations appropriately
• Explains procedure to patient and introduces self and identifies department
• Informs patients and families of all delays
• (Including calling inpatient's room when procedure is delayed more than 1 hour)
• Assist other technologists when not busy in assigned area
• Charges procedure and supplies when exam is completed
• Adds surgical charges when needed
• Operates the PAC’s system appropriately and verify studies before sending to archive
• Reports equipment problems to supervisor, in-charge tech and documents confirmation numbers
• Maintain student confidentiality
• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive

Minimum Training and Education:

• High School Diploma

• Enrolled in an active Radiology Technologist program.

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.

Student Radiology Technologist transition to Radiology Technologist

Upon completion of the ARRT radiology registry, a promotion will be awarded from a student tech position to a vacant radiology technologist position. The promotion wage increase will be based on passing the radiology tech registry.  Benefits and sign on bonus will also be awarded if eligible based on position.

Additional Job Description

Student from another South Carolina University or College

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

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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