Services, supervisors and Radiologists; Student Radiologic Technologist  provides healthcare customer services to patients , families and guests of all ages. A student radiologic technologist performs radiographic procedures and related techniques producing diagnostic imaging information for the interpretation by and at the request of a licensed practitioner. The Student Radiologic Technologist exercises professional judgment in performance of services while maintaining a demeanor complimentary to medical ethics. Student technologists are required to control and maintained a safe examination and working environment. Student technologists always work with registered Radiologic Technologists, as their direct supervisor and do not work as independent technologists on any shifts. Student technologists are not permitted to perform exams that competency has not been met. 

Utilizes technique charts for technique formulation.

Processes x-ray film.

Initializes work.

Adds pertinent information to requisition concerning Radiation Safety, clinical information, procedural notes. 

Correctly completes procedure information in Meditech on all pts; including NP charges

Can correctly burn a CD

Has knowledge of policies and functions of other departments.

Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatrics, geriatric and general population.

Corroborates patient’s clinical history with procedure.

Selects and operates radiography equipment, imaging and/or associated accessories successfully.

Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest.

Determines radiographic technique for appropriate examination.

Evaluates radiographs or images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded.

Complies with NARMC HIPAA Privacy and Security policies.

Understands responsibility to report issues with privacy, fraud and abuse, compliance and ethical conduct.

Reports equipment malfunction immediately.

Selects, cleans and loads film cassettes.

Assists in providing ambulatory, wheelchair and/or stretcher transportation of patients using safe and good body mechanics. 

Assists physicians in performance of examinations, holding and turning patients, and other related duties as required.

Correctly mixes, prepares and administers contrast media.

Fulfills work assignments in a timely manner.

Provides post procedure communication to patients. 

Communicates appropriately and completely with Radiologist(s) concerning procedures and patient care. 

Maintains orderliness and cleanliness, including provision for the contamination free condition of room equipment and personnel.

Correctly utilizes Biomedical disposal techniques and able to state what material are appropriate for biohazard disposal.

Secures and returns supplies, maintains room stock.

Effectively communicates and works with supervisors.

Identifies each patient and order beforehand.

Procedure competency  -   chest

Procedure competency -    abdomen

Procedure competency -    c-spine

Procedure competency -    L-spine

Procedure competency -    T-spine

Procedure competency -    Skull

Procedure competency -    Shoulder

Procedure competency -     Knee

Procedure competency -      BE

Procedure competency -     UGI

Procedure competency -     IVP

Procedure competency -     Ankle

Procedure competency -     Foot

Procedure competency -    Panorex

Procedure competency -    Facial bones

Procedure competency -    Elbow

Procedure competency -    Ribs

Procedure competency -    Wrist

Procedure competency -    Pediatric chest

Procedure competency -    Portable chest

Procedure competency-    Hip

Procedure competency -   Pelvis

Procedure competency -   Femur

Procedure competency-    Leg

Procedure competency-    Foot

Shares the work load.

Overall quality of work.

Maintains loyalty to NARMC.