Overview:

M Health Fairview is looking for an Imaging Technologist Assistant Modality intern.  As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work with a preceptor to learn advanced modality (MRI) exam performance. You will be cross trained to understand imaging exam acquisition, patient positioning, venipuncture access and MRI safety.

Responsibilities/Job Description:

Patient care

Assists the technologist in the preparation of patient for radiology procedures as needed

Ensures patient safety and emergency preparedness

Documents and practices accurate identification of patient information

Assists Technologist in the Imaging modalities area as needed with scheduling, checking in and patient care needs

Pre-Schedules patients in the Imaging modalities area

Performs outbound calls from the Imaging work queue, to assist in scheduling pending exams

Rooms and supplies

Assists in the cleaning, maintenance, stocking and preparation of rooms. Ensures that supplies are maintained

Adheres to radiology polices and infection control standards

Radiology Information System

Navigates PACS, EMR and Radiant with ease

Schedules/Checks in/arrives patients for their imaging appointments

Sends and retrieves information throughout the hospital and assists with daily application and system needs as needed

Acts as a patient care representative

Works with identified preceptor to perform patient imaging

Greets and prepares patients for imaging exams and aids patients with completing pre-contrast CT and pre-MRI Safety questionnaires

Conducts venipuncture access for exams with contrast

Assists in positioning patients for Radiological Examinations, excluding holding during imaging acquisition

Transports imaging patients occasionally as needed for efficiency purposes

Prepares contrast for examinations

Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served

Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making

Communicates in a respectful manner

Ensures a safe, secure environment

Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs

Modifies clinical interventions based on population served

Provides patient education based on an assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver

Fulfills all organizational requirements

Completes all required learning relevant to the role

Complies with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures and standards

Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency and innovative thinking

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required:

Actively Enrolled Student of an Accredited Radiography program

1 year clinical rotation experience

Basic Life Support Certification

Meet MRI Safety Screen requirements