Radiology Tech Intern / Casual | West Penn

Highmark Health

Posted 17 days ago

Internship

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform prescribed radiographic imaging procedures and position patients accurately under the supervision of a technologist. Handle clinical documentation, implement radiation safety standards, and assist physicians during imaging procedures.

Qualifications

You are currently enrolled in a radiology technologist program and possess CPR certification. You will perform prescribed radiographic imaging procedures under supervision, accurately position patients, and select technical parameters. You will also complete documentation, implement radiation safety, and assist with patient care and supplies.

Must Have Skills for ATS

CPR

Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate

Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Job Description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description : 

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This role performs prescribed radiographic imaging procedures at a technical level under the supervision of a technologist. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures, up to the level of documented competency, that require independent judgement and initiative.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to perform imaging. Prepares for and assists the physician in imaging procedures. (40%)
  • Completes all required documentation for procedures, e.g. regulatory, billing protocol and image distribution. (20%)
  • Implements radiation protection and safety standards. (15%)
  • Assists the Radiology Technologist by attending to the patient's comforts/needs, expediting patient flow and documenting the patient's clinical information. (10%)
  • Maintain adequate supplies for efficient section/department operations. (10%)
  • May also assists in the preparation of contrast media and/or medications within accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations. (5%)
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

  • Presently enrolled, and in good standing, in a radiology technologist program
  • CPR – American Heart Association
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

  • None

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.


As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Highmark Health

Allegheny Health Network is an integrated health care delivery system serving the greater Western Pennsylvania region. More than 2,600 physicians and 21,000 employees serve the system's 14 hospitals as well as its ambulatory medical and surgery centers, Health + Wellness Pavilions, and hundreds of physician practice locations. AHN is a proud part of Highmark Health.

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