What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Radiology Tech - Cath Lab (PRN) position at Arkansas Heart Hospital?
PRN Job Category: Students/Internships Shift Type: Various Shifts Available Arkansas Heart Hospital Little Rock, AR
Position Summary
Provides clerical and technical support to the Radiology Department under the supervision of the Technical Supervisor or coordinating technologist
Primary Duties
Patient Care:
- Completes a comprehensive assessment on patients of all ages under the supervision of a Registered Technologist
- Obtains pertinent medical history from patient by observation or with oral communication under the supervision of a Registered Technologist
- Performs patient assessment to determine:
- Patient’s physical ability to undergo the imaging procedure as needed under the supervision of a Registered Technologist
- What patient care is needed during the procedure under the supervision of a Registered Technologist
- What modification of the procedure may be required by the age of the patient under the supervision of a Registered Technologist
- If there are contraindications to performing the procedure as ordered under the supervision of a Registered Technologist.
Qualifications/Specifications
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum of twelve (12) months education in a JRCERT accredited School of Radiology
- Licensure/ Certification: BLS certification
- Experience: Twelve (12) months education in a JRCERT accredited School of Radiology