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    radiology extern iii - Merrillville, United States - The Methodist Hospitals

    The Methodist Hospitals
    The Methodist Hospitals Merrillville, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description

    Under direct supervision of a registered/licensed professional or designated preceptor, to perform work involving the delivery of direct patient care in areas of radiology and/or cardiology. Provide support to the department to extend high quality care to our patients. Observe and perform proficient exams/scans/procedures in which a competency has been established and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.


    Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions)

    1. Interacts with patients, physicians and co-workers in accordance with the Methodist Mode of Care and Conduct.

    2. Participates in planning and arranging work as a team member, providing a variety of care, often under stressful conditions with a cross-functional team of nurses, technologists, and physicians delivering patient care.

    3. Obtain pertinent patient history and provide education to patients and family on exams, scans or procedures when required.

    4. Assist the physician or technologist/staff in room preparations for scanning and special procedures.

    5. Observe and perform proficient tests, scans or procedures (in which a competency has been established) under the supervision of a registered/licensed professional. Complete needed forms on patients for approval by the supervising professional.

    6. Operates all specialized equipment and utilizes necessary technique and accessories to produce optimal quality under the direction of their preceptor.

    7. Implements all safety procedures when working with equipment. Learns and practices sterile technique when it is required and assists physicians with procedures alongside their preceptor.

    8. Transports or aids in transporting of patients to/from designated locations and preparing them for exams, scans or procedures.

    9. Follows procedure for post processing of images under direction of their preceptor and assist the technologist in acquiring STAT readings when needed.

    10. Learns how to process a patient through the hospital and radiology information system, and learns how to utilize the PACS system properly under direction of their preceptor, if applicable.

    11. Keeps assigned work area clean and stocked, checks rooms and makes sure they are ready for the day, reports any low supply to preceptor and or Team Leaders. Supports room turn around in between procedures.

    12. Answer department phone when necessary and aid the department in patient, nurse, and physician communications.

    13. Perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.


    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    Knowledge of radiology treatment modes & therapeutics with appropriate related equipment. Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to present in pleasant professional manner for effective communications. Must demonstrate high level of discretion, integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in activities. Ability to use logical problem solving skills within the hospital setting while following established policies and procedures. Ability to work independently as well as with a team in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate flexibility in meeting unanticipated demands and priorities. Required to work flexible shifts as required with effective judgement and have the ability to act during emergency situations should they arise.

    Education

    All post high school education must have been obtained from a recognized College or University. Other majors or courses of study will be considered as meeting these requirements, as long as they are closely related to the essential functions of the position. Additional education or experience may be substituted requirements should the substitution not conflict with State or Board certification/license requirements.

    Degree/Diploma Obtained Program of Study Required/Preferred

    Must be in final year of program or if a one year program, must have Required

    completed one clinical rotation

    Experience

    Other types of work experience will be considered as meeting these experience requirements, as long as they are closely related to the essential functions of the position.

    Years of Experience Field Required/Preferred

    Certifications and Licensures

    License/Certification Required/Preferred

    CPR – Basic Life Support Required

    Indiana Radiology Student License Requiredfor those externs working in an area with radiation. This does not apply for ultrasound externs.

    Model of Care and Conduct

    Methodist Hospitals strives for excellence and insists on high standards of conduct and performance in everything we do. Our Model of Care and Conduct is designed to create a positive work environment which Methodist desires for all employees. This is foundational to the high level of patient, family and physician satisfaction we strive for each day. As part of all position's duties at Methodist Hospitals, all employees are responsible to conduct themselves in accordance with the Model of Care and Conduct and will be evaluated according to these standards of behavior.



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