The Radiology Department Staff Technologist is a full-time or part-time employee of the hospital. He/she also shares in the responsibility for the daily guidance of the radiography student. The staff technologist occupies a key role in making the student’s clinical experience a successful and meaningful one. He/she works closely with the college faculty and is responsible for the following:
- Acquire a thorough understanding of the college program, its general philosophy, and objectives.
- Orient the student to the hospital including key personnel, policies, procedures, and facilities.
- Provide the student with the information necessary to gain a better understanding of the functions of the radiology facility.
- Familiarize the student with general procedures of the Radiology Department.
- Observe and evaluate the student as he/she progresses through each clinical practice rotation.
- Confer with the clinical instructors and college faculty throughout each academic term regarding the evaluation of the students.