Intern-Radiology Technologist

Job Title: Intern - Radiology TechLocation: Pekin campusShift: PRNHours per week: as needed evenings and weekendsAssists the radiologic technologist in performing basic direct and indirect patient care according to the medical center policies and procedures ensuring quality patient care.Why UnityPoint Health?Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what’s right for the people we serve.

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Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Requirement: It is required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and Influenza. Exemption requests based on medical or religious reasons may be submitted, but must be approved for active employment. Clinical ExcellenceAssists the technologist in performing basic patient care according to medical center policies and procedures to ensure quality patient care of assigned patients of all ages.· Demonstrates knowledge of patient care, comfort and safety procedures.· Demonstrates knowledge of moving, lifting, transferring and ambulating patients using standard safety practices (or proper body mechanics).· Demonstrates knowledge of film and paper work processes (correct film identification).· Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.50%Departmental SupportPerforms department maintenance duties/errands upon request to help ensure a clean, efficient department. Uses time, supplies and other resources productively to promote responsive and cost effective care. Performs support functions of the medical imaging department to ensure patient expectations and needs are met.

· Participates in assigned maintenance tasks such as: cleaning x-ray tables and equipment.· Assists in stocking necessary room supplies such as linen, emesis basins, etc.· Assists assigned area with readings and errands as requested.· Transports paper work internally between work areas (traffic control, sorting areas, ED, etc).· Prioritizes messages and work in an efficient consistent manner· Assists others in assignment completion· Relays information in an accurate manner to correct individual· Uses maintenance services efficiently by promptly reporting unsafe equipment or risky situation· Promptly processes images and paper work to ensure timely turn around in providing a report to the physician's office.· Maintains and coordinates patient flow to ensure efficient and expedient patient care, transporting patients to and from the department as required.· Maintains and ensures a safe environment for patients and personnel and maintenance of the QA, QC, QI programs.· Assists physicians and other hospital personnel in locating images for review in PACS.· Able to access and print reports from the RIS system.40%Basic UPH Performance Criteria · Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.· Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.· Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.· Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.· Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.· Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.10%Education:Must be 17 years of age or older.High School Diploma or GED preferred.Currently enrolled in a field of Medical Imaging educational program preferred. Experience:Not indicatedLicense(s)/Certification(s):CPR- must show proof of documentation at time of hire or obtain within 90 days of hireKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:Basic reading, writing, oral English skillsAccountabilityMulticultural sensitivityCustomer/patient focusedBasic computer knowledgeCritical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisionsAbility to respond appropriately to customer/co-workerInteraction with a wide variety of peopleMaintain confidential informationAbility to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal informationAbility to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanorOther:Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilitiesRequisition ID: 2022-113783 Street: 600 S. 13th St Name: 5320 UnityPoint Health Pekin FTE (Numeric Only; Ex. 0.01): 0.01 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Scheduled Hours/Shift: variable, evenings, weekends External Company URL: http://www.unitypoint.org