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Radiology Extern - Farmville, VA/PRN

Centra Health, Inc

Farmville, VA
1 day ago

Job Description

The Radiology extern, under the direction of a licensed radiology technologist, performs exams (diagnostic) ordered by provider. Assists in transporting and preparing patients, cleans and stocks supplies in assigned areas, and assists technologists as needed. This position utilizes Cerner and Hospital Information System (HIS) software programs and assists with Computed Radiology (CR) processing. Performs exams (diagnostic) under the direction of a licensed radiology technologist Assists the technologist as needed during imaging procedures Attends to patients needs and promptly reports to a Technologist if unable to accommodate request Moves or transports patients between hospital departments via wheelchair or stretcher or beds Initiates and follows through with proper hand-off of patients Ensures supplies are available and stocked in appropriate areas Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean and organized manner Uses portable O2 tanks and regulates O2 flow Practices good infection control in accordance with related policies Complies with radiation safety protocols May perform other duties as assigned or requested and job specification can be modified or updated at any time Required Education: High School Diploma / GED. Letter of recommendation from Radiology Program Director Required Experience: Must be a second (2nd) year student (entering spring semester) in a radiology program Required Certifications and Licensures: BLS certification