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WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital · 3 months ago

Student Rad Tech Extern

Uniontown, PA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital is seeking a Student Rad Tech Extern to assist Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists in providing imaging services and patient care. The role involves developing technical skills in various diagnostic areas and supporting the Radiology Department's mission to deliver diagnostic information for patient treatment.

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Responsibilities

Rotates in all Diagnostic areas for development of technical skills. (Fluoro, Mobiles, Routine, Operating Room, Endoscopy, Orthopedics)

Assists Radiologic Technologists in preparing contrast agents, specific pharmaceuticals, and sterile trays; which are utilized for the imaging procedure according to procedural guidelines and protocols

Navigates transport details and patient transfers

Educates patients regarding radiographic procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly

Promotes the team approach to providing Radiology services by positively interacting with the technical, support, nursing, and medical staff

Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification

Participates in coordination of daily work flow

Qualification

RadiographyPatient careImaging equipment operationPatient educationTeam collaboration

Required

Completion of first year of an Accredited Radiography School and enrolled as a second year student

Ability to interact positively with patients, families, and members of the health care team

Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations simultaneously

Demonstrate competency in the use of safe patient handling equipment

Ability to improvise with altered positioning techniques, manipulation of the equipment, and accessory devices when routine positioning is compromised due to patient's condition, age, or ability

Lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs. Carrying items up to 20 pounds

Wear a lead apron weighing up to 15 pounds for extended periods of time

Stand and walk for extended periods of time