Radiology Intern

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a high level of customer service to patients coming into the department and ensure they are timely taken back for their scheduled service
• Communicate with Technologists, Radiologists, Physicians, and their staff.
• Schedule all exams performed in the Radiology department
• Effectively communicate the patient’s preparation instructions the day before
• Basic knowledge of exam protocols
• Inputs orders accurately into computer system
• Manage exam order system
• Assures that proper pre-authorization required insurances have been obtained by ordering Provider and is documented
• Obtain signed orders for all exams and scan them into system
• Basic daily paperwork duties to include worksheets and gathering prior exam reports for following day
• Prepares CDs for referring physicians or push images through PACs
• PACs superuser duties to including fixing exams, accessions, etc.
• Assists the Technologist in a non-technical capacity in all areas of the department, including changing into gowns, setting up exam rooms, stating IVs, etc.
• Run QC tests on all equipment on a scheduled basis
• Assist in cleaning exam rooms and stocking linen
• Monthly department duties to include temperature checks, code bells, etc.
• Communicate openly, directly, and timely to immediate supervisor regarding department concerns and decisions
• Demonstrates values and behaviors according to values statement

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Professional Requirements:

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies.
• Conduct oneself as a professional in accordance with PRIDE values.

Job Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school graduate.
• Medical terminology class (preferred but not required).

Organizational/Core Competencies:

• Exceed Quality
• Exceed Customer Expectations
• Strengthen, Build, and Leverage Community Relationships