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Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Imaging Associate Diagnostic Intern

Internship
No salary listed
Kalamazoo, MI, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryDiagnostics & Laboratory Professionals

About the job

Requirements
  • Actively enrolled in an accredited Radiography Program with at least 6 months completed.
  • Must show documentation of passing basic competency check-off exams.
  • BLS certification is required.
  • Must demonstrate human relations skills to work with patients and physicians in difficult or sensitive situations, including verbal and written communication, problem solving, and assertiveness.
  • Must have a customer service orientation.
  • Must demonstrate leadership and organization skills, including the ability to work independently and take initiative within established procedures.
  • Must demonstrate a positive attitude.
  • Must be able to operate basic computer programs associated with documentation and record keeping in the department.
  • Must be able to sustain alertness and concentration for mentally and visually fatiguing, interactive, repetitive, or detailed work, including operating a personal computer or CRT 40–70% of the time.
  • Must be able to stand or walk considerably, regularly lift objects of 20 pounds or less, assist with heavier tasks such as lifting and moving patients, and assume mildly straining or fatiguing positions and motions.
Responsibilities
  • Work rotationally in several areas of the Radiology Department, performing routine radiology examinations and more advanced diagnostic procedures.
  • Receive or escort patients into the examination area, review pertinent patient information, and instruct patients about the examination.
  • Position patients to obtain the results specified for diagnoses; set up and adjust supportive and immobilization devices as necessary; and apply and adjust radiation protective shielding.
  • Operate diagnostic radiographic equipment to provide diagnostic radiology examinations in accordance with physician orders; consult a radiologist to clarify orders or discuss unusual situations; and work in the Radiology Department or other areas as needed to accommodate patient or physician needs.
  • Operate equipment properly and carefully, and immediately report malfunctions or necessary adjustments or repairs.
  • Assist physicians in administering prescribed radiolucent or radiopaque media for examinations.
  • Perform first aid as required and assist in cases of adverse reactions to contrast media or other emergencies.
  • Observe and practice sterile technique and prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.
  • Maintain cleanliness of procedure rooms and equipment.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of patient and file information.
  • Maintain appropriate supply levels in areas of responsibility.

About the company

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Bronson Methodist Hospital

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Bronson Methodist Hospital is a nonprofit health system serving southwest Michigan. The system provides hospital, primary, specialty, emergency, outpatient, rehabilitation, and community health services through regional care locations. It serves patients, families, clinicians, referring providers, and communities throughout southwest Michigan. Its operating model centers on coordinated hospitals and practices supported by clinical programs, technology, facilities, supply chain, and administration. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, rehabilitation, technology, facilities, administration, and patient access. Work depends on coordination among clinical, operational, technical, and support teams across its care settings and communities.

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