Radiologic Tech Student PRN

Radiology Student

Shift: PRN

Job Summary

As a Student Rad Tech at Lafollette Medical Center you'll play a vital role in doing what you do best- providing quality care to our patients.The student Rad Tech is responsible for obtaining radiographic images of diagnostic quality while adhering to departmental standards and protocols under the supervision of a registered Radiologic Technologist.

Essential Functions

• Communicates effectively. Establishes and maintains two way communication with peers, staff, physicians, leaders, and administration.

• Cooperates well with peers and supports group decisions.

• Maintains a clear, neat and safe environment for patients and staff.

• Seeks information/guidance from others as needed.

• Correctly identifies and uses appropriately personal protective equipment.

• Demonstrates population appropriate competencies for all relevant patient populations.

• Uses equipment safely, adhering to policy, guidelines and/or protocols set by the facility and department.

• Ensures that all procedures are properly ordered, verified and acknowledged.

• Properly identifies patient before procedures.

• Performs radiologic examination using correct exposure and technical factors under supervision of a registered Radiologic Technologist

• Positions patients for the proper view of affected area.

• Instructs patients on the requirements for the procedure(s) order.

• Routinely utilizes appropriate labeling.

• Marks films with left markers to identify side of patients.

• Completes mandatory "exam entry fields" in computer system.

• Charges for supplies through the non-procedural table and paper process if necessary.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Technical School Enrolled in a radiologic program required

• 0-1 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively with patients, families, healthcare professionals and external vendors.

• Ability to operate and understand radiographic technology and equipment/applications under supervision of a radiologic technlogist.

• Basic computer skills.

• Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional behaviors at all times.

• Knowledge of radiation safety and protection procedures.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire required

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Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.