Radiology Student Extern
About The Position
Embark on a rewarding career with Piedmont Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. At Piedmont Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include: A Radiology Student Extern is defined as a person who is a full-time student in an accredited Radiology Tech program and works at the hospital in addition to their clinical studies. Under supervision of Licensed Radiology Tech, the extern performs basic tasks, which have been learned in class and practiced in the School setting. These tasks have also been practiced with demonstrated competency during clinical rotations at a Tenet hospital.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be a full-time student in good standing in an accredited Radiology Tech program
- Successful completion of academic and clinical competencies, specific for each task.
- American Heart Association BLS CPR required, must be obtained within 7 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Obtains patient data before procedure (DOB, age, and history) and explains procedure to be performed, facilitates patients' cooperation and alleviates anxiety.
- Transfers patient to exam table; ensures proper covering of patient according to policy and procedure
- Arranges, attaches, or adjusts immobilization and support devices according to procedure, ensuring limitation of patient movement
- Demonstrates satisfactory positioning and equipment knowledge; consistently produces radiographs of diagnostic quality
- Always demonstrates working knowledge and proficiency with imaging equipment, including, but not limited to portables, c-arms, tomography, fluoroscopy, head unit, and general radiographic equipment
- Performs related duties as required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
