Radiology Student (Limited Scope License)
Are you currently enrolled in a Radiologic Technology program and looking to gain valuable hands-on experience in a leading healthcare environment? Intermountain Medical Center is seeking a motivated Radiology Student with a Limited Scope Radiology License to join our Imaging team on a PRN, as-needed basis.
In this role, you will perform diagnostic imaging procedures within the scope of your state licensure while working under the guidance and support of experienced imaging professionals. This position offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical skills, enhance your patient care experience, and prepare for a successful career as a Registered Radiologic Technologist.
Essential Functions
- Practices within the scope of state licensure.
- Maintains ARRT or modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions.
- Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
- Performs exams per department protocol and reviews images for quality, clarity, and accuracy.
- Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment.
- Completes studies within acceptable time limits without compromising patient care or quality.
- Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses concerns.
- Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
- Understands and operates equipment and related information systems to ensure quality images.
- Keeps accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions.
- Follows protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, QC programs, and reporting equipment failures.
Skills
- Anatomy knowledge
- Image evaluation
- Equipment operation
- Contrast protocols
- Emergency response
- Independent work
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Electronic imaging
- Task prioritization
- Clean environment
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a JRCERT or AMA-approved school of radiologic technology with documented completion of clinical and didactic training as required by state regulations.
- Current Limited Scope Radiology License in the state of practice.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
Why Join Intermountain Health?
At Intermountain Health, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced imaging professionals while providing exceptional care in a nationally recognized healthcare organization. Join a team committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and helping caregivers grow throughout their careers.
Apply today and continue your journey toward becoming a Registered Radiologic Technologist while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.
Physical Requirements
- Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
- Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
- Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
- May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Location: Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center
Work City: Murray
Work State: Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$22.10 - $34.11