Rad - Senior Student
Speare Memorial Hospital
- Plymouth, NH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Correctly identifies each patient and reviews each patient’s requisition/order for consistency of examination ordered with diagnosis and all demographic information.
- Completes all necessary history concerning patient exam, including pregnancy and allergy information as stated in the department policy and procedure manual.
- Assesses patient condition, moves, assists, and immobilizes patients as needed to assure patient safety, comfort, and modesty.
- Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examination to appropriate supervisor, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.
- Uses proper shielding and radiation protection in accordance with the departmental Radiation Protection program.
- Takes into account patient age and physical condition, using exposure charts to assure proper exposure.
- Monitors patient condition during their stay in the department, before and after examination, when contrast media is administered.
- Assures that all diagnostic x-ray equipment is utilized properly and proficiently in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and departmental procedures.
- Reports equipment failures to supervisor and annotates problem on the equipment log.
- Uses computer system in documenting correctly and accurately patient information regarding scheduling and entering orders in the hospital information system.
- Accepts and completes assignments as directed by the department Director.
- Follows work schedule, rotations, and weekend/holiday rotation as required.
- Complies with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, regulations and standards as related to job.
- Demonstrates hospital’s stated mission and values of teamwork, respect and communication with co-workers, patients, families and visitors.
- Actively and appropriately participates in problem-solving identification and resolution, both intra- and inter-departmentally.
- Meets department customer service standards and strives to enhance the level of customer service provided.
- Education
- Licensure/Certifications/Registrations
- Other Skills/Knowledge