Echo Tech Students - Horizons Program

Memorial Health • Taylorville, IL

8d • $17 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides support to the Radiologic Technologist to ensure promptness and efficiency of the patient care process. Ensure patient comfort and safety during the radiological experience to include the film management process. Provides care to patients of all ages. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

The Memorial Horizons Program provides students enrolled in Radiography, Surgical Technology, and Sonography degree programs with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, receive financial support, and secure a pathway to employment at Memorial Health after graduation.

Individuals who are selected for the Horizons Program will work at Memorial Health as a per diem colleague while attending school. This allows participants to gain valuable hands-on experience, work alongside Memorial clinicians, and prepare them for their careers at Memorial after graduation.

Graduates of the Horizons Program will be placed in full-time roles designated by Memorial Health upon meeting all graduation and licensing requirements. Participants must commit to working at Memorial Health for three years after graduation.

Requirements

• High School diploma required.
• Must be going into 2nd year of Echo Program
• Must maintain CPR certification.
• Excellent interpersonal and guest relations skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Clerical and computer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties necessary for patient registration
• Transport patient to and from the radiology procedure room and transports inpatients to and from their hospital rooms.
• Demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to provide care to a patient from any age group served in his/her assigned area
• Provide patient and technologist assistance during the radiologic exam process
• Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values: SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others. COURTESY: Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude. QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results. EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.
• Ensure proper recording and transmission of patient information.
• Prepare films for interpretation and complete the film management process as mandated by the department
• Utilize proper infection control practice
• Maintains an excellent guest relations rapport with patients, visitors, physicians and employees of Taylorville Memorial Hospital
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in area of assignment
• Obtain pertinent medical historical information as well as other required data for pre-exam assessment
• Assist with patient positioning and support equipment required for specific fluoroscopic procedures requested
• Establish fundamental computer skills necessary to perform Computerized Radiography processes and procedures
• Maintain adequate supply inventories in the diagnostic radiology rooms
• Assist with data entry and departmental required paperwork
• Supports department protocols for timely radiology report turnaround processes
• Distributes patient reports to Medical Records, physician mailboxes and patient floors
• Arranges self-directed learning and participates in continuing education on an annual basis
• Promotes health and safety in the work environment
• Actively participates in competency assessment process.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Bi-weekly stipend of $1,000.00 during the second year of their program (August 2026-May 2027).
• Up to $5250 per calendar year in Tuition Assistance.
• Sign-on incentives at the time of graduation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED