Imaging Student Extern East

• Applications only being accepted from those applicants who are currently enrolled in an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.

Hours will vary to accommodate student's class schedule. Not to exceed 32 hours / pay.

Join Community

Community Health Network has an excellent opportunity available within our imaging team for a student enrolled in a radiologic technology program. If you are looking for challenging work and meaningful advancement, then you should consider a career with Community.

Make a Difference

The Imaging Student Extern works under the direction of an Imaging Technologist and performs direct and indirect patient care. Direct patient care can include assisting technologist with preparing and screening patient for exam, positioning and performance of exam, as requested. Indirect patient care can include documentation; assist to reinforce patient/family education, stocking supplies, room turnover, and patient transportation/escort. Collaborates with other team members to perform other services as directed.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Radiologic Technology program. Establishes and maintains a safe environment, room organized and free of fall hazards, conducive to effective team functioning, positive patient outcomes, and personal safety

• Assists Care Team with patient care under the direct supervision of the Imaging Technologist(s)

• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computer systems that support the Medical Imaging Department, including EMR, PACS (and affiliated PACS features), and phlebotomy

• Provides patient specimens to Pathology and Laboratory when requested

• Answer phone calls for the imaging department and monitor voicemail

• Transition patients from portable oxygen tank to flow meter and vice versa with no adjustment to the amount of oxygen delivered

• Escort patients with outpatient procedures to and from the imaging department.

• Transport patients to and from Emergency Department

• Instruct and assist patients for exam/procedure preparation (i.e. - changing clothes, using restroom, completing screening/questionnaire forms, etc.)

• Position patients on the exam table

• Assist with room turnover (i.e. - cleaning, linen, stocking, trash removal)

• Perform phlebotomy as needed

• Start and discontinue temporary IV access as required

• Perform eGFR POC testing

• Establish temporary IV access

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.

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