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Advocate Aurora Health · 4 months ago

Rad Tech Extern

Aurora Sinai Medical Center - 945 N 12th St

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$19.45/hr - $29.20/hr

Advocate Aurora Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, providing care under various names across multiple states. They are seeking a Rad Tech Extern to support imaging technologists and assist patients during imaging procedures, ensuring adherence to safety and infection control practices.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Supports imaging technologists with preparation of patient and examination room prior to, during, and following imaging procedures in accordance with established infection control practices. Organizes and prepares exam rooms and work areas, including cleaning, stocking, and maintaining equipment

Verifies patient identification using two identifiers and communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding and address any questions about the imaging procedure

Assists patient in preparation for exam and transferring patients to and from exam rooms. Independently transports patients to other areas of the facility as required

Uses the radiology computer systems to generate requisitions, check schedules, and obtain pertinent patient information

Reviews patients medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders, obtains necessary clinical information from patients, and compares requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy

Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations following accepted radiation protection and safety practices under the direct supervision of a licensed radiographer. May NOT activate the exposure switch for diagnostic or fluoroscopic procedures

Ensures that images and other patient records are accurately documented, following approved workflows, in SmartChart, RIS and PACS in a timely manner. May NOT independently review and approve images

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards

Qualification

Basic Life Support (BLS)Registered Technologist (RT)Radiologic TechnologyPatient CareRadiation SafetyClinical CompetenciesCommunication Skills

Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 120 days of graduation of accredited Radiology Tech program

Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology

IL hires must be students from an accredited radiology program and in 2nd year of clinical training

Completion of a minimum of 12 months training in an accredited program in Radiology

Anticipated completion, as verified by program director, from a Radiography program that is accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT

Successful completion and documentation of clinical competencies and associated academic course work in the following areas: Chest, Abdomen, Spine and Pelvis, Head, Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, Thorax, IVP, and Fluoroscopy procedures

Successful completion and documentation of academic course work in the following areas of study: Patient Care and Basic Radiation Safety and Protection

Must possess good communication and patient care skills

Must be able to stand for 60% of the workday

Must be able to walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist

Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head

Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance

Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force

Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present

Must be able to use hands and feet to operate equipment

Must have clear speech and good vision and hearing

Will be exposed to chemicals and radiation

Must wear personal protective clothing (i.e., lead aprons, isolation gowns, protective eyewear) as needed