Student Intern - MRI (seh)

Essential Functions

General for all departments:

• Follows direction of technologists in the production of quality imaging (positioning, and technique).
• Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examination to radiologist and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.     
• Uses the PACS System in documenting correctly and accurately patient information to ensure the quality of patient care.
• Uses the computer system correctly in charging the correct patient account with correct exams and supplies.
• Uses the computer system correctly in charging the correct patient account with correct exams and supplies.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform exams in the department.  Has taken the initiative to insure one’s own competency with each exam.
• Assists technologists with exams
• Seeks resources for direction when necessary.
• Reports promptly any critical or unusual situations.
• Performs other duties as requested by primary manager that do not compromise moral code of conduct or protocols set in place for patient or employee safety.

Interventional Radiology:

• Assists physician in a variety of diagnostic and interventional procedures as they pertain to OR 28, Vascular Surgery, Interventional Radiology, and Neuro-Endovascular cases.
• Assists with adult diagnostic angiography and interventions.
• Provides support for and technical assistance in sheath insertion, groin sealant/stabilization, as they pertain to OR 28, Vascular Surgery, IR, and Neuro-Endovascular procedures.
• Able to provide imaging support during percutaneous biopsies. 
• Is a collaborative member of the team, who is expected to function in the roles of scrub, monitor, and fluoroscopy tech using both single and biplane venues.
• Provides support during minimally Invasive Guide Wire and Catheter Based Procedures.
• Provides care to adult and geriatric patient population. 
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• Operates all the equipment in the IR, Vascular OR, and neuro-interventional suites.
• Observes all radiation safety rules concerning all patients, co-workers, self and others.  
• Evaluates and maintains stock levels needed to perform daily procedures using IRCoder computer program.

Supervised Positions

• None

Qualifications

Minimum Education Required

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Currently attending a recognized Diagnostic Imaging Program approved by their respective accrediting agency (i.e, ARDMS, ARRT)
• *Students are required to provide school transcripts to their immediate supervisor showing they are actively enrolled in classes for 2nd year*

Minimum Education Preferred

• Completion of an undergraduate degree

Minimum Experience Preferred

• Experience in Healthcare

Required Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Demonstrates the ability to perform exams in the department.
• Takes initiative to insure one’s own competency with each exam.
• Demonstrates ability to work with patients, families, visitors, and co-workers regardless of race, gender, disease process, life-style, religious or cultural beliefs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively in an emergency situation.
• Ability to operate a wheelchair and stretcher.
• Demonstrates ability to work with patients, families, visitors, and co-workers regardless of race, gender, disease process, life-style, religious or cultural beliefs.
• Manages all information obtained with strict confidentiality to safeguard patient information from use by unauthorized personnel.
• Follows Southeast Health Center’s safety guidelines for self, patients, visitors, and employees.
• Follows Southeast Health Center’s infection prevention policies.
• Independently handles communications in a manner, which decreases conflict.
• Is familiar with and follows hospital wide Radiation Policy and rules set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health Division of Radiation Control
• Call support to the hospital within thirty (30) minutes of notification.
• Demonstrates effective time management techniques.
• Demonstrates appropriate utilization of supplies.
• Basic typing and computer skills.
• Experience in operating personal computers in a Windows environment.
• Customer service oriented.
• Annual completion of competency requirements.
• Person in this position is required to understand, agree upon and follow our Six Ground Rules:
  • No excuses.
  • We are a team.
  • Bring up your ideas.
  • Poor performance will be addressed.
  • ‘That’s not my job’ is not acceptable
  • Manage Up.