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Description
About North Fulton Hospital
North Fulton Hospital is a not-for-profit, acute care hospital located in Roswell, Georgia. The hospital has 470 beds and provides a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, surgery, cancer care, and women’s health. North Fulton Hospital is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the community.
Description
The Radiology Tech Intern assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to patients by performing diagnostic radiology procedures. The intern reports directly to the Chief Tech of Diagnostic Radiology and/or Site Manager.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform diagnostic radiology procedures while always keeping radiation reduction techniques in mind
• Explain the exam to be performed and answer patient questions accurately
• Operate and adjust exposure factors to optimize image quality
• Position patients properly utilizing critical thinking skills when necessary
• Follow procedures to keep radiation exposure to patients and self to prevent unnecessary exposure
• Assist with PACs and EPIC documentation
• Help maintain exam room
• Assist with the performance of contrasted exams
• Communicate effectively with fellow staff members, patients and their family members, physicians, nurses, and staff at all levels within the organization
• Verify written orders
• Transport patients to and from the ED or IP as needed
• Participate in QA/QC projects as needed
• Be flexible with scheduled hours to meet departmental needs
• Provide privacy for patients/customers
Required Currently pursuings
• Currently enrolled in an AMA approved School of Radiologic
• Successful completion of first quarter of clinical rotation
• Competency in limited aspects of Diagnostic Radiology, patient positioning, exposure factors, and radiation protection
• Understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure
• Computer/data entry experience
• Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team
• Epic experience preferred
Additional Information
This position is a great opportunity for students to gain additional hands-on experience in the field of radiology. Student technologists can also anticipate the needs of a technologist, which leads to greater staff satisfaction or quicker customer throughput.