Imaging Services Extern, Contingent, Livingston
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System

Job Info

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Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:

Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

The Imaging Services, Extern (ISE) is responsible for screening, positioning and imaging of patient. The ISE will be scheduled to work only when another Registered Imaging Services Technologist is on-duty and will work closely with the Imaging Services Team Leader and Radiologist to produce the quality images in accordance with the department protocols.

Incumbents may hold the ISE position for no more than 18 months.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains knowledge to perform the duties of the job. Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
Prior to exam, screens patient for safety related issues such as verifying correct patient, appropriate clinical history for exam requested, correct order, etc.

Uses two patient identifiers for all exams.

Prior to exam, screens patient for safety related issues.

Follows appropriate procedure protocols according to radiologist specifications.

Performs exam utilizing proper technique, views, etc., for patient's condition and requested exam.

Completes patient related documentation in accordance with department and hospital policy.

Study is reviewed and completed in medical record according to modality and workflow specifications.

Responsible for participation in student education and meeting the requirements as set forth by the program.
Performs a variety of support functions, including but not limited to:
Reviews patient schedule to identify potential problems, incorrect orders, etc.

Maintains department supplies by notifying appropriate department personnel supplies that need to be ordered.

Attend training related to daily job functions such as medical record and radiology applications.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Education:Completion of the first or second year of an accredited Imaging Services program and currently enrolled in the sequential year and/or program with minimum completion of 40% of Imaging Services program.

• Radiology Technologist:
  • Successful completion of first year of two-year accredited program

Experience: None required

Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

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Trinity Health employs about 133,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 22 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Trinity Health's dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

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