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WellSpan Health · 2 weeks ago

Imaging Intern - Diagnostic Radiology - Day/Evening/Night

Chambersburg, PA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

WellSpan Health is seeking an Imaging Intern in Diagnostic Radiology. The role involves performing radiographic procedures under the supervision of a Certified Radiographer, ensuring quality examinations, and maintaining patient safety and care standards.

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Responsibilities

Transfers and positions patients. Provides immobilization devices as needed

Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis. Selects and operates equipment in order to produce quality radiographic images

Provides radiation protection to patients and to self in accordance with current radiation safety standards

Practices sterile technique when necessary. Maintains a sanitary environment. Follows the principles of universal precautions for potentially infectious body substances

Maintains the safety of patients and visitors at all times

Uses all computer systems in the manner for which they are intended. Follows departmental procedures for documenting patient activity within the computer systems

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s)

Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required

Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards

Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation