Ultrasound Student Extern Per Diem Rotate

Position Summary :

A Radiology Extern is responsible and accountable for cleaning and setting up equipment and assisting technologists and other healthcare workers in order to provide quality patient care and services.

Organize work assignments, conduct-imaging room set up, patient verification, explain procedures to patients; help in patient transfers from and to beds, and wheelchairs.

Maintain the supplies room, set up exam rooms, and accurately position patients on applicable equipment for exams. Ensure patient comfort;

engage patients and coworkers in ethical conduct, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Ensures safe transportation of patients according to hospital policy as requested Under the direction of the Supervisor / Dispatcher, transports patients to MRI or CT modalities in a timely manner and transports patients back to the nursing units, transports equipment / supplies as requested.

Utilizes Ticket to ride and follows protocol as evidenced through competency.

Maintains department equipment and organization of supply room Keeps wheelchairs available for use Performs cleaning of wheelchairs after each patient use and as needed Completes weekly and as needed check on equipment and ensures good working order.

Takes equipment out of service and notifies appropriate area for repair Prepares and submits work orders as needed Stocks and puts away new deliveries of supplies Maintains weekly unit order sheet based off PAR levels Returns unused equipment to their specific areas Maintains adequate supply of Oxygen cylinders throughout department Ensures cylinders are in appropriate racks (full / Partial vs Empty) Removes empty cylinders from facility and ensures proper placement in storage area.

• Utilizes appropriate interpersonal skills as outlined in the Standards on Conduct and in accordance with customer service initiatives.
• HIPPA Responsible for complying with all policy and procedures that pertain to HIPPA including the minimum necessary requirements for this job portion
• Performs and fulfills all HICS (hospital incident command system) responsibilities, assignments, tasks and roles as directed and needed by facility in times of emergency and / or disaster.

Responsible for knowing the Hospital’s emergency codes, including the purpose and appropriate action for each and adheres to the Hospital polices and procedure for each emergency code.

Accepts / participates on assigned Team for Hurricane response

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Reports for scheduled shift on time and prepared to assume responsibilities Reports to work in proper uniform or attire Leaves for meal break on time and returns on time Varies work schedule to meet the needs of the department Ensures all overtime had been approved by the department head prior to working Schedules all time off with supervisors’ approvals Strictly adheres to hospital attendance / tardiness policies 100% of the time Wear .

badge in visible location at all times on hospital property

• Attends and participates in meetings and is responsible for information communicated at meetings
• Adheres to Corporate, Regional, Hospital and departmental policy and procedure 100% of the time. Reads and comprehends the company’s standards of Conduct.

During the past evaluation period, has demonstrated compliance with the company’s Ethics program. Has participated in one hour Standards of Conduct training within the last 12 months Understands that compliance with Corporate Integrity Program is condition of employment and violation of any principals or practices if the program will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination

Assists all patients, family members, physicians, visitors and employees in a professional and courteous manner.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION :

Minimum : High school graduate or equivalent, and

Current enrollment or recent completion in a Radiology Program

EXPERIENCE :

Previous healthcare experience preferred

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION / LICENUSRE / REGISTRATION :

American Heart Association BLS

Personal Protective Equipment :

Universal precautions must be utilized as appropriate

LI-TK1

Tenet complies with federal, state, and / or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.

If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Assist technologist with imaging procedures and may position patient for specified X-Ray exams according to department protocols / procedures and transport patients, as necessary.

Adhere to established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, and environmental standards.

Works well with all Radiologists to ensure the smooth operation of the department. Prepares written documentation as required by department and hospital policies to record history of patient's illness or injury in their course of care in radiology.

Ensures equipment functions, orderliness, and cleanliness of work areas. Checks availability of supplies and accessories necessary to perform exams.

Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and functions well in stressful situations. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested which are within capabilities with reasonable accommodations

Education :

Required : Full-time student in good standing in an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.

Experience :

Preferred : Computer skills since part of the job is working on the PACS (digital imaging) computer.

Certifications : Required : AHA BLS

Required : AHA BLS

Physical Demands :