SUMMARY

　　Hennepin Healthcare has a current opening for a Radiology Student Limited Operator in our Radiology (X-Ray) department. This part-time (0.4 FTE) will work Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 to 11:30pm. This individual will 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 wheelchairsResponds to patient call lights in a timely manner, identifies patient needs, and provides patients with appropriate response or communicates needs to appropriate team memberAdequately prepares room for proceduresReviews and verifies exam requests to ensure the correct exam is ordered on the correct patientEnsures patients receive the same level of care as provided on patient’s unitExplains exam procedure to patient and family members who are presentUsing principles of Patient & Family Centered Care, develops and maintains a positive working relationship with patient and family, team members, department, and medical center personnelUtilizes EPIC system appropriately (orders, scheduling documentation, and billing)Performs downtime procedures (manual operations) when computer systems or equipment failsMaintains equipment and room in proper working condition and troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment. Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to proper personnel as soon as issue is recognizedRespects and uses equipment appropriatelyReports incidents involving themselves and the equipment when it happensProcures and stocks equipment and supplies and ensures that equipment is operable and cleanEnsures patient and supply rooms are properly stocked. Disposes of trash, linens, and supplies in an appropriate mannerGreets and relays information to appropriate team members, physicians, or family membersPerforms clerical duties in EHR; answers phones and triages calls appropriatelyMay perform various technical procedures after training, competency validation, and upon delegation from a Radiology Technologist, such as maintaining oxygenSupports 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) principleMay assist with patient positioning under the supervision of a radiology technologistPerforms additional duties/projects as assignedQUALIFICATIONS

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Completion of one semester of clinical rotation with an accredited x-ray technology programPossess current CPR certification or obtain within 4 months of employmentStudents must take and pass the Limited X-ray Operators Test before being hired for this positionMust be currently enrolled in a formal educational Radiologic Technology program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRTMust intend to complete program and obtain certification by the ARRT as a Registered TechnologistTitle: Radiology Student Limited Operator - X-Ray

　　Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

　　Requisition ID: 232872