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Radiology Tech, Intern

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Orlando Health

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Orlando

AI generated summary

  • You must be a senior in an accredited Radiologic Technology program, have school pre-approval, obtain BLS certification within 3 months, and no prior experience is needed.
  • You will perform diagnostic imaging, position patients and equipment, ensure image quality, provide patient care, maintain safety protocols, and use Radiology systems while adhering to policies.

Requirements

  • Must be enrolled in Senior Year of Radiologic Technology accredited school.
  • Must have pre-approval from school to apply to internship.
  • BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 3 months of hire.
  • No experience required.

Responsibilities

  • Direct supervision by a preceptor to develop technical and professional skills through observation and hands on demonstration.
  • Performs diagnostic imaging procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation.
  • Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for interpretation.
  • Utilizes critical thinking skills to recognize patients' physical limitations pertaining to age specific needs.
  • Delivers appropriate patient care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures.
  • Identify, acquire, and document pertinent patient history relative to procedures.
  • Develop ability to assess Radiographic Images for technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring all relative anatomy is demonstrated.
  • Applies principles of radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.
  • Applies appropriate standard of precautions and personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent cross-contamination of communicable disease.
  • Develops proficiency in contrast material and adverse reactions to contrast media.
  • Adhere to Orlando Health policy, procedures, protocols, mission statements and commitment to excellence standards.
  • Learn the necessary skills required of a licensed Orlando Health Radiologic Technologist so that they will be equipped to work independently upon graduation and successful completion of introductory period.
  • Develop necessary skills to utilize all Corporate Radiology computer systems (EPIC, PACS) effectively and accurately.
  • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
  • Complies with all state and federal regulations applicable to each modality.
  • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Radiology Tech Intern?

The primary responsibilities include performing diagnostic imaging procedures, positioning patients and equipment, delivering patient care, documenting patient history, assessing radiographic images, applying radiation safety principles, and adhering to Orlando Health policies and procedures.

What qualifications are required for this internship position?

Candidates must be enrolled in the senior year of an accredited Radiologic Technology school and must have pre-approval from their school to apply for the internship.

Is prior experience necessary to apply for this internship?

No experience is required to apply for the Radiology Tech Intern position.

What certifications are needed for this role?

A BLS/Healthcare Provider certification is required within 3 months of hire.

How does the internship support skill development?

The internship provides direct supervision by a preceptor, allowing interns to develop both technical and professional skills through observation and hands-on demonstration.

What systems will the intern need to learn to use during their internship?

Interns will need to develop skills to utilize Corporate Radiology computer systems, specifically EPIC and PACS, effectively and accurately.

Are there any attendance expectations for this position?

Yes, interns are expected to maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies and applicable federal, state, and local standards.

Will the intern have any responsibilities related to patient safety?

Yes, the intern is expected to apply principles of radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients and others and to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent cross-contamination of communicable diseases.

Is the internship intended to prepare interns for independent work?

Yes, the internship aims to equip interns with the necessary skills required to work independently as a licensed Orlando Health Radiologic Technologist after graduation and successful completion of the introductory period.

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Orlando Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with $7.6 billion of assets under management that serves the southeastern United States. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the system was founded more than 100 years ago.