Division: Eskenazi Health

Sub-Division:

Hospital

Req ID:

22572

Schedule : PRN/Per Diem

Shift : Any

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Role Summary

The Student Multi-Modality Radiologic Technologist is responsible for preparing examinations under the direction of a specialized physician, resident or certified technologist in the modality of study. The Intern/Student will focus on patient safety, required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice and in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws; rules and regulations; and policies, procedures and guidelines of Eskenazi Health. This includes scheduling patients, reviewing medical history, preparing patients and equipment, and relating results to supervisor.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach, and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County; models Eskenazi Health's valuesSchedules and educates patientsReviews requisition, patient's medical chart, and records oral history from patient to define reason for diagnostic examinationPrepares examination including: positioning and preparing patients for examinations, determining appropriate equipment to be used, setting and modifying controls during procedure for optimal scanning results, and observing patientsMaintains supplies required for daily useAssists technologists or physicians in performing special examinations, emergency medical care and research projectsJob Requirements

Enrolled in an accredited imaging programMaintains CPR CertificationIf applicable, must hold a state student license from ISDHKnowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge and command of anatomy as well as cross sectional anatomyKnowledge of the physicsKnowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served; ability to use age-appropriate communication skillsMust demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles over the life span; ability to assess data and interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and cognitive abilities detailed in the department/area/unit job competenciesKnowledge of all equipment, drug utilization and technical procedures (within assigned area)Working knowledge of the EPIC and PACS systems and associated programs; ensures completion of all studies through EPICKnowledge of hospital protocols and procedures, and safety procedures to minimize risk to patients, coworkers, and selfKnowledgeable of and compliance with Eskenazi Health's Infection Control and Communicable Disease policies and proceduresAbility to follow both written and oral instructionsAbility to handle patient contacts with high degree of tactFundamental knowledge of computer applicationsAbility to be flexible with changing work duties and prioritiesAbility to observe and perceive changing patient conditions, and to report questionable conditions to physicians and nursing personnelAbility to work effectively under stress and heavy workloadAbility to prioritize work assignments, i.e., decisions must be made to determine how quickly a case needs to be scheduled for an examination

Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana's best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute, Eskenazi Health's programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city's primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.