Imaging Intern - Comp Tomography - Evening

Essential Functions:

• Transfers and positions patients. Provides immobilization devices as needed.
• Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis. Selects and operates equipment in order to produce quality radiographic images.

Common Expectations:

• Provides radiation protection to patients and to self in accordance with current radiation safety standards.
• Practices sterile technique when necessary. Maintains a sanitary environment. Follows the principles of universal precautions for potentially infectious body substances.
• Maintains the safety of patients and visitors at all times.
• Uses all computer systems in the manner for which they are intended. Follows departmental procedures for documenting patient activity within the computer systems.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient
• population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.