Radiology Student Intern

Essentia Health • Fargo, ND

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Student Intern works as a staff technologist within Radiology under the direction of the Manager of Radiology Services and the supervision of a Registered Radiologic Technologist. This student position provides patient care during general X-ray and MRI diagnostic and/or research exams, using established and accepted techniques and parameters appropriate for patients of all ages. The intern does not perform contrast injecting or radiology operating room procedures.

The role also supports department workflow by checking in and screening patients, turning over rooms, monitoring the technologist worklist, and following instructions from staff technologists. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited Radiologic Technology program and working toward ARRT certification. For the West program, students in a four-year program must be one year from graduation, and students in a two-year program must be six months from graduation.

Requirements

• Currently attending and enrolled in an accredited Radiologic Technology program and working toward American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.
• For West: Students in a four-year program must be one year from graduation; students in a two-year program must be six months from graduation.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification, or ability to become certified within one month of hire.
• Minnesota applicants: X-ray Operator's certification and good standing with the Minnesota Department of Health; exception: MRI.
• An X-ray Operator's License is required in Minnesota, except for MRI.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care during general X-ray diagnostic and/or research exams using established and accepted techniques appropriate to the patient's age.
• Provide patient care during MRI diagnostic and/or research exams using established and accepted MRI parameters appropriate to the patient's age.
• Assist with department workflow by checking in and screening patients.
• Perform room turnover.
• Monitor the technologist worklist.
• Follow instructions from staff technologists.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus supplemental options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Generous time off.
• Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health. Benefit eligibility may vary.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed