Current Career Opportunities at Oaklawn

Job Summary: Under the supervision of Certified Technologist, a Radiology Student Technologist can perform the following job functions based on modality.

Essential functions all modalities:

• Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
• Takes thorough and accurate patient medical histories. 
• Provides assistance with such tasks as dressing and changing to seriously ill, injured, or disabled patients. 
• Transports patients via appropriate mode (wheelchair, cart, etc.)

Diagnostic xray modality:

• Performs radiological testing according to Department procedures.
• Under supervision uses all radiological equipment.
• Reviews and evaluates digital x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes. 
• Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff. 
• Explains procedures and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
• Operates or oversees operation of radiological equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes. 
• Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table. 
• Positions imaging equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination. 
• Keys commands and data into computer to document and specify scan sequences, adjust transmitters and receivers, or photograph certain images. 
• Monitors patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
• Sets up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready. 
• With supervision prepares and administers oral or injected contrast media to patients. 
• Under supervision operates fluoroscope to aid physician to view and guide wire or catheter through blood vessels to area of interest.
• Records, processes and maintains patient data and treatment records, and prepare reports. 

CT modaility:

• Position patient on CT table
• Load contrast into the injector
• With supervision prepares and administers injected contrast media to patients. 
• Start IVs

MRI modality:

• Uses magnetic resonance imaging safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff. 
• Perform MRI screening
• Start IVs
• Position patients on MRI table and set up coils
• Reminder calls
• Double check orders
• Log State paperwork
• With supervision prepares and administers injected contrast media to patients

Minimum Qualifications:  18 years old and

Diagnostic xray/CT:  Must have completed their first year at an accredited School of Radiation Sciences majoring in Radiologic Imaging and is in good academic standing.  BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association Certification.

Or

MRI: Must have completed their first year at an accredited School of Radiologic and Imaging Science majoring in MRI and is in good academic standing.  BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association Certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:   Knowledge of radiological equipment and techniques, radiation safety, anatomy/physiology and disease process and quality control in a Radiology Department.

Working Conditions: May occasionally be exposed to infectious diseases and/or hazardous materials.  Frequent exposure to radiation in a controlled protective setting. 

Physical Requirements:     Constantly walk, see/visual acuity, handle/grasp/feel, bend/twist, talk/hear.  Frequently stand, reach, push/pull, stoop/kneel/crouch, lift/carry 50+ lbs.