Student Radiology Technologist
Job Description
Job Description:
Non-Registered Student Radiology Tech
Heber Valley Clinic
Part-Time (24 hours/week)
Pay: $20.88/hour
Job Description
The Non-Registered Student Radiology Tech performs diagnostic imaging procedures within their Scope of Practice under the direct supervision of a Registered Radiologic Technologist. This role is designed to support students currently enrolled in an accredited radiologic technology program as they complete clinical requirements and transition into a Registered Radiology Technologist position. The expectation is that the caregiver will advance to a Registered Radiology Tech role as soon as possible. Caregivers are not expected to remain in this role longer than six months after completion of clinical hours.
Essential Functions
Practices within the scope of state licensure
Maintains ARRT or modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions
Ensures proper patient identification, verifies orders, and prepares patients for exams
Performs exams per department protocol and reviews images for quality, clarity, and accuracy
Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment
Completes studies within acceptable timeframes without compromising patient care or quality
Provides patient education, ensures comfort, and addresses patient concerns
Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques
Operates imaging equipment and related systems to ensure high-quality imaging
Maintains accurate documentation of patient information, procedures, and any adverse reactions
Follows protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, quality control programs, and reporting equipment issues
Skills
Knowledge of anatomy
Image evaluation
Equipment operation
Contrast protocols
Emergency response
Ability to work independently
Strong teamwork and collaboration
Effective communication
Electronic imaging systems
Task prioritization
Maintaining a clean and safe environment
Minimum Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a JRCERT or AMA approved Radiologic Technology program, with documented completion of required clinical and didactic training per state regulations
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous patient care or healthcare experience (preferred)
Physical Requirements
- Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
- Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
- Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
- May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Location:
Heber Valley ClinicWork City:
Heber CityWork State:
UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:
24The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$20.67 - $30.78We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
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