Cone Health
Student Diagnostic Technologist
US
About the role
RadiologyExcited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our success.
Essential Job Function:
- Watches discussion between technologist physicians regarding which area of the patient’s body needs imaging.
- Develops the ability to talk the patient through the procedure and answer questions to lower their anxiety and increase their understanding of the procedure.
- Learns to position the patient correctly and adjusts the imaging equipment to the specified position to create quality images of specific parts of the body.
- Prevents unnecessary radiation exposure both to themselves and to the patient.
- Follows correct techniques and procedures such as patient shielding to ensure adherence to ensure accurate and reliable diagnostic imaging services.
- Assists with completing required documentation for each procedure to ensure proper patient records and facilitate seamless communication among healthcare providers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
Licensure/Certification/Listing:
- Required: BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.
Work Shift :
Days/No Weekends (United States of America)On Call Required
NoFTE:
0.0003Job Type:
Not Benefits Eligible (less than 20) Hours/Week