Radiologic Technologist Intern - Pekin at Carle Health in Pekin, IL

Overview

Assists the radiologic technologist in performing basic direct and indirect patient care according to the medical center policies and procedures ensuring quality patient care.

Preferred student position for those enrolled in a Radiology program.

Responsibilities

Clinical ExcellenceAssists the technologist in performing basic patient care according to medical center policies and procedures to ensure quality patient care of assigned patients of all ages.

• Demonstrates knowledge of patient care, comfort and safety procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of moving, lifting, transferring and ambulating patients using standard safety practices (or proper body mechanics).
• Demonstrates knowledge of paper work processes
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Departmental SupportPerforms department maintenance duties/errands upon request to help ensure a clean, efficient department. Uses time, supplies and other resources productively. Performs support functions of the medical imaging department to ensure patient expectations and needs are met.

• Participates in assigned maintenance tasks such as: cleaning equipment
• Assists in stocking necessary room supplies
• Assists assigned area with errands as requested
• Transports paper work internally between work areas
• Prioritizes messages and work in an efficient consistent manner
• Assists others in assignment completion
• Relays information in an accurate manner to correct individual
• Uses maintenance services efficiently by promptly reporting unsafe equipment or risky situation
• Promptly processes images and paper work to ensure timely turn around
• Assists physicians and other hospital personnel in locating images for review in PACS.
• Able to access and print reports from the RIS system

Qualifications

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months - American Heart Association (AHA), Education: , Work Experience:

Carle Health Company Overview

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $17per hour - $17per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.