Clinical Apprentice - Imaging

Clinical Apprentice - Imaging

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Duke University Health System seeks to hire a Clinical Apprentice who is currently enrolled in a radiography program, that will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Under the direct supervision of a certified radiologic technologist, the Clinical Apprentice will perform a variety of specialized tasks involved in medical imaging exams and procedures. The Duke University Hospital (DUH) campus supports a 1067 bed hospital known for Radiology expertise in GI Diagnostic Fluoroscopy, OR, Ortho, Trauma, Ambulatory Surgery, Special Procedures, and PEDS services.

What you will do:

• Perform specialized tasks associated with the operation of imaging equipment and related devices in accordance with prescribed safety procedures.
• Position patients for imaging exams using appropriate positioning devices and protective equipment.
• Conduct exams accurately per established protocols, policy, and patient safety standards.
• Assist certified sonographers, technologists, and radiologists with imaging exams and procedures, including patient preparation and contrast administration, if applicable.
• Evaluate images for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence of exposure, and appropriately label and transmit to the Image Archival System.
• Schedule patients for exams and procedures; assist with clerical functions.
• Charge exams, procedures, and supplies in the EHR.
• Dispense and/or order contrast for imaging exams, if applicable.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Provide care for the psychological and physical needs of patients and their families during imaging procedures.
• Demonstrate proficiency in IV placement for contrast administration, if applicable.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work therein.

DUHS offers career growth and enrichment within Imaging Services, including a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities across the health system.

Required Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent

Currently enrolled in a Radiography program

Experience:

Level I: Candidates are required to be enrolled in an approved educational program in their chosen imaging discipline.

Level II: Candidates must be actively enrolled in an approved educational program in the imaging discipline they wish to pursue and have completed at least 750 clinical hours or one-half of the required competencies or clinical hours required for certification; whichever is greater.

Level III: Candidates must be actively enrolled in an approved educational program in the imaging discipline they wish to pursue and have completed at least 2,000 clinical hours, or three-quarters of the required competencies or clinical hours required for certification; whichever is greater.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification: Completion of Nurse Aide course preferred.

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