Student Tech - Radiology

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Nationally ranked,Jefferson, which is principally located in the greaterPhiladelphiaregion and southernNew Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value.Jeffersonis more than 42,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow#39;s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of SidneyKimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top healthcare systems in the country and the largest provider in thePhiladelphiaarea, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 17 hospitals and more than 160 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plansis a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options inPennsylvaniaandNew Jerseyfor more than 35 years.

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Minimum six (6) months of clinical experience as a student in the radiology department.

Must have passed all related exam competencies as set forth by the program guidelines and ARRT or ARDMS.

Computer skills as well as working knowledge of hospital RIS and PACS system.

Education:

Presently enrolled, and in good standing, in a radiologic science program ndash; Diag Rad/US/CT/MR/NM

AND

Experience:

Must have passed all related exam competencies as set forth by the program guidelines and ARRT or ARDMS

BLS certification required.

Responsible for the performance of diagnostic imaging procedures on patients utilizing a computer-based system for patient record and image storage. Perform exams in a variety of clinical settings on adult, pediatric, geriatric, and trauma patients.

Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to perform imaging. Prepares for and assists the physician in imaging procedures. (40%)

Completes all required documentation for procedures, e.g. regulatory, billing protocol and image distribution. (20%)

Implements radiation protection and safety standards. (15%)

Assists the Technologist by attending to the patient#39;s comforts/needs, expediting patient flow and documenting the patient#39;s clinical information. (10%)

Maintain adequate supplies for efficient section/department operations. (10%)

May also assists in the preparation of contrast media and/or medications within accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations. (5%)

Performs other duties as assigned or required.