Radiology Student Technologist - OPT - Radiology-Diagnostic - Baptist

Company: INTEGRIS Health
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: November 24, 2020

Job Description:

Radiology Student Technologist

Job Code: 5023

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Chief Technologist/Shift Supervisor and Radiologists, performs radiographic procedures at a level requiring indirect supervision of technical detail. This position requires age related competencies. Performs all other job duties as assigned. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.

INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Essential Functions:

* Operates and monitors for proper functioning of radiographic equipment under their use, while promptly reporting malfunctions.

* Uses safety devices such as cones, collimators, lead aprons, gloves and gonad shields to assure maximum radiation safety.

* Performs necessary computer and clerical functions regarding radiology requests.

* Stocks and maintains orderliness in radiographic exam rooms.

* Utilizes appropriate nursing procedure technique to provide necessary care and safety for patients while in the radiology department.

Accountability:

Reports to: Radiology Chief Technologist and/or Radiology Shift Supervisor
Accountable for: Satisfactory attendance by regularly reporting to work for scheduled shift, clocking in at scheduled start time, completing assigned duties in a timely, efficient and cost effective manner. Providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

Required Physical Demands (Subject to Reasonable Accommodation):
Keyboarding/Dexterity: Occasionally; activity exists up to 1/3 of the time
Standing/Walking: Constantly; activity exits up to 2/3 of the time
Strength (Lift/Carry/Push/Pull): Medium (Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects)
Talking (Must be able to effectively communicate verbally): Yes
Seeing: Yes
Hearing: Yes
Color Acuity (Must be able to distinguish and identify colors): No

This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.

Environmental Conditions:

Some possibility of injury to fingers in operating equipment by getting them caught in cassettes, bucky trays or film bin. Possibility of contamination or infection through accidental needle punctures; inhaling chemical fumes from processors while developing radiographs; exposure to radiation. Frequent contact with patients with contagious diseases and with electrical equipment.

All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

Qualifications:

* 12 months of school experience from an accredited Radiology program, verified with the program director.

* Upon completion of accredited Radiology program, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required within 90 days.

* Current CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.

* Must be able to communicate effectively in English (Verbal/Written).

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