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Job Summary
The Radiology Tech Intern is an entry-level position for new graduates immediately following completion of an accredited Radiology program, while awaiting results of ARRT exam and California licensing. The Radiology Tech Intern will work under the direct supervision of an ARRT/CRT technologist. Will train and perform non-invasive routine support services.
Duties
- Positions patient on examining table and adjusts immobilization devises as needed to obtain optimum views of specific area of body requested by ordering practitioner
- Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtains patient cooperation
- Moves imaging equipment into specific position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors
- Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff
- Accurately inputs procedural data into Tenzing and PACS
Organizational Expectations
• Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization
• Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention
• Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience
• Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities
• Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards
• Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information
• Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization
• Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements
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