POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT: To assist in limited computed tomography procedures, and to perform related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Students must be enrolled in a JR CERT Radiologic program. Experience: N/A Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Knowledge of human anatomy and physics related to Radiologic Technology • Knowledge of basic techniques of Radiologic Technology • Knowledge of routines and procedures required to produce quality radiographs for basic procedures • Knowledge of safety techniques, including radiation safety, required during radiologic/medical imaging procedures • Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of patients of all ages, cultures and physical conditions • Ability to work in stressful situations Licensure/Registration/ Certification: N/A MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND TASKS: Percentage Of Time: 1.Assists in limited computed tomography procedures at a consistently high quality level.65% • Assists CT Radiologic Technologists, in performing examinations by assisting in positioning of patient and by providing appropriate equipment or accessory’s needed • Assists CT Radiologic Technologist in obtaining and reviewing appropriate paperwork, including pertinent information, clinical indications and special instructions, prior to each procedure. • Assists in safe transfer of patient on/off CT imaging examination tables • Provides patient care by providing comfort measures, monitoring patient condition and reporting any change to appropriate personnel. • Addresses patients professionally and courteously, verifies patient identification, explains examination and responds appropriately to all questions. • Evaluates images for proper identification, legal and anatomical labeling, proper positioning, and technical exposure to assure diagnostic quality and review all radiographic images with a registered radiologic technologist prior to ending examination. • Prioritizes and assists with exams on a timely basis, especially in emergency and stressful situations 2. Interns will not be allowed to perform the following radiographic examinations unassisted by a registered CT radiologic technologist • Any procedure utilizing contrast median • Any procedure utilizing fluoroscopy • Any CT procedure or examination 15% 3. Establishes and maintains effective, collaborative working relationships with other health care team members and across the organization • Consistently listens effectively and is able to express ideas, information and concepts clearly (verbal, written and non-verbal) using appropriate vocabulary and grammar • Communicates to co-workers on work in progress and adjusts workload as fluctuations occur • Actively develops a spirit of teamwork • Consistently establishes rapport with all levels of management and employees • Consistently works well with people of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds, ages and physical conditions • Effectively communicates to lead technologists or manager of any problems, concerns or questions • Deals with conflict or confrontation in a professional manner • Offers assistance when appropriate to co-workers in subsection and in other areas of department or hospital • When requested, is willing to adjust personal schedule to accommodate work needs • Cannot be scheduled as an employee at the hospital while simultaneously being scheduled for clinical (student) assignments. 10% 4.Maintains a safe and clean environment5% • Ensures each room and its equipment is clean and stored appropriately after each patient use • Maintains radiographic rooms and support areas (processing areas and darkrooms); ensures adequate supplies and equipment in a clean and ready condition • Maintains proper levels of supplies and notifies Team Leader or designee of need to reorder • Consistently follows infection control, radiation safety and general safety policies • Consistently demonstrates appropriate radiation safety practices during procedures, including patient shielding • Utilizes and handles equipment in a proper and safe manner • Completes annual required training programs, including: Right to Know, Blood Borne Pathogens, Infection Control and Radiation Safety 5. Maintains a current level of knowledge in Radiologic Technology and in clinical practice 5% • Completes annual required Training Programs including Right to know, Blood Borne pathogens, infection control and Radiation Safety • Completes Regions Hospital required training on a timely basis • Regularly Updates self with new information, policies and procedures Additional Expectations: • Complies with safety instructions, observe safe work practices, provides input on safety issues and promotes a safe work environment. • Maintains regular and timely attendance • Protects confidentiality • Demonstrates participation in and support of the organization's Corporate Integrity Program by participating in compliance-related education and training and complying with the organization's policies and procedures. • Participates in all mandatory educational requirements