Imaging Services Extern
Trinity Health
**Employment Type:**
Part time
**Shift:**
Rotating Shift
**Description:**
**POSITION PURPOSE**
The Imaging Services, Extern (ISE) is responsible for screening, positioning and imaging of patient. The ISE will be scheduled to work only when another Registered Imaging Services Technologist is on-duty and will work closely with the Imaging Services Team Leader and Radiologist to produce the quality images in accordance with the department protocols.
Incumbents may hold the ISE position for no more than 18 months.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Maintains knowledge to perform the duties of the job. Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
+ Prior to exam, screens patient for safety related issues such as verifying correct patient, appropriate clinical history for exam requested, correct order, etc.
+ Uses two patient identifiers for all exams.
+ Prior to exam, screens patient for safety related issues.
+ Follows appropriate procedure protocols according to radiologist specifications.
+ Performs exam utilizing proper technique, views, etc., for patient’s condition and requested exam.
+ Completes patient related documentation in accordance with department and hospital policy.
+ Study is reviewed and completed in medical record according to modality and workflow specifications.
+ Responsible for participation in student education and meeting the requirements as set forth by the program.
+ Performs a variety of support functions, including but not limited to:
+ Reviews patient schedule to identify potential problems, incorrect orders, etc.
+ Maintains department supplies by notifying appropriate department personnel supplies that need to be ordered.
+ Attend training related to daily job functions such as medical record and radiology applications.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
**REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND** **CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE**
Education: Completion of the first or second year of an accredited Imaging Services program and currently enrolled in the sequential year and/or program with minimum completion of 40% of Imaging Services program.
+ Radiology Technologist:
+ Successful completion of first year of two-year accredited program
Experience: None required
Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) America Heart Association
**Our Commitment**
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
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