Radiology Student Intern
Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: March 12, 2025
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Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a calling.MO-SSM Health Saint
Louis University Hospital 1201 GrandWorker Type:PRNJob Highlights:
- - - - - - - Department: -Imaging / Radiology - - - - - - -
Schedule:--- PRN hours worked around your academic schedule - - - -
- - -Pay Range starts at: -$15.40 Daily pay available! - - - - - -
- - Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and
additional shifts--- - - - - - - - Location: - MO-SSM Health Saint
Louis University Hospital 1201 GrandFulfill your calling and be a
part of the SSM Team, apply now! Job Summary:Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Radiology Director and Manager produces
quality diagnostic medical radiographs to ensure proper diagnosis
and quality patient care.Job Responsibilities and
Requirements:POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (%
of Time)Essential Functions: The following are essential job
accountabilities and performance criteria:Position
Accountabilities1) Demonstrates the skills to produce quality
radiographs. - (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 50%CriteriaA) Produces quality
images by using appropriate exposure technique to ensure proper
penetration of the area being radio graphed. - -B) Demonstrates the
proper use of metal markers and or placement of markers
electronically.C) Use the Kodak CR Imaging System to produce
quality films and perform the items listed below:1) Know the
procedure for starting up and shutting down the CR system.2)
Utilize the menu selection functions on the touch screen.3)
Navigate the different information screens and ensure that the
correct patient and procedure are selected for exposure.4) Reprint
exams as needed.5) Load cassettes properly.6) Clean cassettes as
needed.7) Load the laser printer correctly with film.8) Trouble
shoot problems and /or know how to call for support.D) Knows
location of OR, ACU, and Recovery.E) Communicates technical
information in a manner appropriate for the intended person
(patient, co-worker etc.).F) Responds to changes in the workload
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- - - -2.) Observes established departmental policies, safety,
environmental, and infection control standards. - (1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8) 5%CriteriaA) Maintains work area in a clean and orderly
condition.B) Adheres to hospital safety and infection control
policies.C) Reports faulty equipment to appropriate persons.D) Uses
protective equipment as needed.E) Practice Radiation Safety for
patients, self, and co-workers.F) Wear radiation dosimetry badge
daily.3) Attends departmental in-services and meetings as
instructed by Manager. (1, 2, 3, 5) 5%CriteriaA) Attends
appropriate orientations.B) Attends required in-services.C) Attends
departmental meetings or reads the meeting minutes that is send
through the MOX system in Meditech.D) Reviews education poster
boards located in the department.4) Performs other duties as
appropriate and needed by supervisors. - (1, 2, 4) 5%CriteriaA)
Demonstrates attitude of cooperation and professionalism when
working in all areas of the hospital.B) Displays initiative and
enthusiasm for non-routine or extra duties.C) Seeks out duties that
need to be done without being told to.5) Safety/Infection Control:
- Practices according to safety and control policies. - (1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 7, 8) 5%CriteriaA) Practices universal precautions and
disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.B)
Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment
for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital
standards.1. Maintains clutter free environment.2. Keeps
conversations and background noise to a minimum - -3. Adheres to
dress code.C) Reports risk management concerns.D) Assumes
responsibility for completing all annual mandatory - - - - - - - -
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-1. - Safety/Fire2. - Blood Borne Pathogen3. - Hazardous
Communication4. - TB5. - Department Specific6. - Age Appropriate
Care (for clinical staff only)7. - HIPAA8. Assigned .EDU coursesE)
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.6)
Participates in continuing education. -(2, 3) 5%CriteriaA)
Currently enrolled in approved Radiology Technology program.B)
Actively performing clinical rotation assigned by school.7)
Service: Follow the Target 100 Standards. - Provides service
excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by
delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous, and respectful
manner. - (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 10% - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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-CriteriaA) Demonstrates respect and compassion to our internal and
external customers, co-workers, and all others while delivering
excellent care and courteous service.B) Follows the hospital
confidentiality policy at all times.C) Recognize the diverse needs
of others in regard to culture, religion, disability, etc.D)
Demonstrates willingness to work with others to achieve
work-related goals while performing daily duties and promote
teamwork.E) Works with other departments to provide service to our
customers.F) Follows HIPAA guidelines regarding patient health
information.G) Answers questions in a knowledgeable manner or
directs questions to someone who is able to provide answers.8)
Performance Improvement (PI): Incorporates Quality Improvement into
one's daily work. - (1, 2, 5) - 5%CriteriaA) Reviews departmental
QI, QA, & QC monthly during the departmental monthly meetings and
by reviewing the posted information.B) Provides data/ input to the
Radiology management staff pertaining to the current departmental
QI Teams projects.9) Uses Hospital/ Radiology Information system
according to policy. - (2, 3, 4, 5) - 5%CriteriaA) Enters
information into the Radiology module correctly and in a timely
manner.B) Provides training and direction to co-workers as
necessary.C) Moves all completed exams to taken status within 30
minutes of completion of exam to help ensure the 24 hours report
turnaround time is met.D) Enter/ edit exams as needed. - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -E) Print consent forms for
procedures from Meditech as needed.F) Check the internal MOX email
system for messages. Send messages that are professional and
appropriate only.10) - Age Appropriate Care: Provide
age-appropriate care to: School age 6 years to 12 years, Adolescent
12 years to 18 years, Adult, 19 years to 64 years, Geriatrics, 65+
years. - (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) - 5%CriteriaA) Demonstrates knowledge and
skills of normal growth and development necessary to provide
services to the age of the patients served by the department -B)
Demonstrate the ability to assess and interpret age specific data
to identify patient needs.C) Utilizes communication skills
necessary to interpret age specific response to
questions.DISCLAIMER: - Performs other related duties as assigned
or requested.Rationale for Essential Functions1) The performance of
this functions the reason the job exists.2) There are limited
employees among whom the performance of this function can be
distributed.3) This function occupies a great deal of the
employee's time.4) This function is highly specialized. Employees
are hired for the skill/ability to perform this function.5) Failure
to perform this function may have serious consequences.6) The
function was performed by past employees, and is performed by
current employees.7) Exposure to bloodborne pathogens that requires
the use of protective equipment. - Exposure to tuberculosis that
requires the use of protective equipment8) The performance of this
functions the reason the job exists.Job SpecificationsMINIMUM
EDUCATION: Currently enrolled in a approved Radiology Technology
program.MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Actively in a clinical program through
school.REQUIRED COURSE: CPR preferredWORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure
to blood and body fluid. Exposure to blood borne pathogens and
other biological hazards. Subject to varying or unpredictable
situationsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to stand for and walk for
long periods of time. Ability to lift, push, and pull 100 plus
pounds. Ability to move or transfer patients. - Ability to deal
with strenuous and physical activity daily in lifting, pulling,
pushing, patients, radiographic equipment cassettes and/or
supplies. - - - -
-Employee___________________________________________Date____________Supervisor__________________________________________Date_____________Department
Head_____________________________________Date_____________Administration________________________________________Date_____________The
above statements are intended to describe the general nature and
level of work being performed. - They are not intended to be
construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities,
and skills required of personnel so classified. - An individual
working in their job classification must also perform specific
tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. - Furthermore, the
duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject
to change at the discretion of Saint Louis University Hospital. - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - -REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR
CERTIFICATIONS -
Keywords: SSM Health, St. Louis , Radiology Student Intern, Healthcare , Saint Louis, Missouri
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