Radiology Student Tech II

Singing River Health System Hospital - Pascagoula/Part-Time/Every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7:00am-3:30pm/
2809 Denny Ave
Pascagoula, Mississippi, 39581
United States

Position Overview:
The Radiology Student Tech performs those duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation for the purpose of demonstrating structures for interpretation and/or therapeutic intervention by, or at the request of, a licensed practitioner. He/She prepares equipment used to expose the x‐ray film; develops and organizes films; prepares patient rooms, supplies, and medications (contrast agents).

Radiology Student Tech II: Performs x-rays unsupervised (which includes fluoroscopy and surgery) as long as they have completed the required clinical competencies for their designated radiology program.

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education:
High School Diploma or GED Required. Must be enrolled in a CAHEA (Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation)/accredited radiology program or equivalent.
Radiology Student Tech II must have completed 12 months of the CAHEA radiological technologist program.

License:
N/A

Certifications:
Must complete BCLS certification by the end of position orientation; must maintain current BCLS certification.

Experience:
Previous clinical rotation experience required.

Reports to:
Operations Manager/PCC

Supervises:
None

Physical Demands:
Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses many physical motions in performing day‐to‐day activities. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Safe lifting practice is expected in all areas of job performance and employees are responsible to request help whenever needed, regardless of the weight, using available assistance, i.e. lifting devices or additional staff.
Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.

Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision. Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands:
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and the ability to multi‐task in complex situations is required.

Special Demands:
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient
knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.).