*_SUMMARY:_* We are currently seeking four*Radiology Student Tech Assistants*to join our CT department. This part-timerole will primarily work rotating evenings and weekends. *Purpose of this position:*Assist radiology technologists with x-ray exams, provide direct patient care.// *_RESPONSIBILITIES:_* * Assists patients with activities (ex. changing for exams). Escorts patients on foot or transports patients on carts, beds, or in wheelchairs * Responds to patient call lights in a timely manner, identifies patient needs, and provides patients with appropriate response or communicates needs to appropriate team member * Adequately prepares room for procedures * Reviews and verifies exam requests to ensure the correct exam is ordered on the correct patient * Ensures patients receive the same level of care as provided on patient’s unit * Explains exam procedure to patient and family members who are present * Using principles of Patient & Family Centered Care, develops and maintains a positive working relationship with patient and family, team members, department, and medical center personnel * Utilizes EPIC system appropriately (orders, scheduling documentation, and billing) * Performs downtime procedures (manual operations) when computer systems or equipment fails * Maintains equipment and room in proper working condition and troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment. Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to proper personnel as soon as issue is recognized * Respects and uses equipment appropriately.Reports incidents involving themselves and the equipment when it happens * Procures and stocks equipment and supplies and ensures that equipment is operable and clean * Ensures patient and supply rooms are properly stocked. Disposes of trash, linens, and supplies in an appropriate manner * Greets and relays information to appropriate team members, physicians, or family members * Performs clerical duties in EHR; answers phones and triages calls appropriately * May perform various technical procedures after training, competency validation, and upon delegation from a Radiology Technologist, such as maintaining oxygen * Supports unit and medical center compliance with Regulatory standards, customer service and other initiatives. Follows hospital policy in handling and securing medications. Follows ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle * May assist with patient positioning under the supervision of a radiology technologist * Performs additional duties/projects as assigned *QUALIFICATIONS:* */Minimum Qualifications:/* * Completion of one semester of clinical rotation with an accredited x-ray technology program */Preferred Qualifications:/* * Limited X-ray Operators certification to perform x-rays */Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:/* * Knowledge of basic medical terminology * Basic computer knowledge * Ability to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse work force and patient population * Ability to prioritize, organize, and communicate with multidisciplinary team members * Ability to adapt to sometimes rapidly changing and unpredictable situations * Ability to read and follow written instructions; understand and communicate verbal and written information * Ability to perform job duties that meet departmental performance expectations as well as HCMC standards related to quality, accuracy, productivity, patient & family centered care, customer service, etc. */License/Certifications:/* * Possess current CPR certification or obtain within 4 months of employment * Must be currently enrolled in a formal educational Radiologic Technology program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT * Must intend to complete program and obtain certification by the ARRT as a Registered Technologist **Title:** *Radiology Student Tech Assistant (CT)* **Location:** *MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus* **Requisition ID:** *241948*